The Curse Of Ammanamma - The Lost City Of Begur

Begur, a suburb of Bangalore, boasts a rich history that predates the city itself. This episode dives deep into Begur's past, uncovering its significance as a center of administration, religion, and military power. Explore the fascinating tale of Ammannamma, a woman who challenged societal norms, and learn about Begur's role in the power struggles between dynasties. We'll also examine the impressive water management systems and engineering marvels of the region. Join host Ramjee Chandran as he laments the neglect of Begur's heritage and the valuable lessons it holds for modern Bangalore. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/** **Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore** **Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR** **YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234** You can follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To know about sources for any specific information, we encourage you to correspond with Ramjee Chandran at [e-mail]. We do our best to reply expeditiously to every mail we receive.