Episode 126 - Rakhigarhi & Sinauli Secrets, Mahabharata 'Evidence', Aryan Invasion with Dr. Sanjay Manjul

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Manjul is the Additional Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He has made significant contributions to Indian Archaeology, leading excavations in Rakhigarhi, Bijnor, Rajasthan, Barnawa, Sinauli, and Baghpat.

The Sinauli findings, including the earliest known chariot, were highlighted as the "Discovery of the Century" at the National Museum of Modern Art, New Delhi, for the G20 Summit.

In this latest edition of ANI podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Manjul discusses indigenous techniques and the development of Indian urban society from the pre-Harappan to the early Harappan era.

He explores new excavation techniques, the Indus settlement, and his perspective on the Mahabharata in an archaeological context.

Dr Manjul delves into how culture, tradition, and belief systems impact cultural amalgamation and affinity towards the Mahabharata.

He narrates the discovery of Sinauli, emphasizing the indigenous chariot's significance. He also touches upon conflicts between political and traditional scholars, critiques modified theories of Western scholars on Indian history.

He also discusses the Aryan invasion theory, contemporary civilization changes, surveys, and mythology.