Ramjee Chandran continues his exploration of the Hoysala dynasty with a focus on the reign of Narasimha I, a king caught in the midst of internal chaos and external threats. As Narasimha’s leadership falters, his son Ballala II rises to challenge him, eventually seizing the throne in 1173. This episode uncovers the complex dynamics within the Hoysala court, the struggles against the weakening Chalukya empire, and the ambitions that set the stage for Ballala’s decisive rise to power in the Deccan. Join Ramjee as he delves into this turbulent period of Hoysala history and the critical turning point in the Deccan’s political landscape.

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