Bengaluru’s Hidden Past | The Untold History of Whitefield, Jayanagar, HSR, Wodeyars & Epic Battles

Meet historian Dharmanendra in this fascinating conversation with Rapid Rashmi, where Bengaluru’s untold past comes alive. From the Anglo-Indian influence in Whitefield to Jayanagar, Asia’s first well-planned residential layout, every chapter reveals how the city was shaped. Discover the histories of Koramangala, BTM, HSR, and Nelamangala, and dive deep into the grandeur of Bangalore Palace. The discussion also uncovers forgotten battle sites, the legacy of the Wodeyars, and the rise of Hampi and the Vijayanagara dynasty—culminating in the dramatic Battle of Talikota. Beyond history, Dharmanendra reflects on the power of democracy, his future vision, personal life, and insights on money and society. This episode is more than history—it’s a journey into identity, culture, and resilience that every Bengalurean and history lover will cherish. #rapidrashmi #justcurious #rjrapidrashmi #karnataka #indianhistory #vijayanagaraempire #dharmendra Powered By: @polarbearicecreams Title Sponser: @mysore_sandal_soap_ksdl Chapters: 0:00 – Rapid Rashmi in conversation with historian Dharmanendra 2:00 – Anglo-Indians & Whitefield 3:46 – Jayanagar: Asia’s first well-planned residential layout 11:35 – History of Koramangala and Nelamangala 12:38 – History of BTM and HSR Layout 20:30 – History of Bangalore Palace 23:30 – Battles fought in Bangalore 25:30 – Remembering the Wodeyars 29:30 – Hampi and the Vijayanagara Dynasty 52:10 – The Battle of Talikota 1:00:00 – The power of democracy 1:04:00 – Future plans 1:08:00 – Personal life 1:13:00 – Money and wealth 1:20:56 – Conclusion We will continue to think out of the box to entertain you :). Thank you for your support. The Team Behind the Mic: Host & Conceptualization: Rapid Rashmi Senior Program Producer: Veda M. Gowda Senior Social Media Manager: Parveena Pawar Editors: Akshar Thumbnail Designer: Harshith R DOP: Thanweer and Kiran Artist Coordinator: Veda M. Gowda Program Producer: Priyanka M Content Research: Meghana Set Assistant: Yesuraj Just Curious Kannada Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7g9yoSK... Just Curious India Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45VmawC... For shorter clips from Just Curious Kannada visit our Clips channel -    / @clipsofjustcuriouskannada   Just Curious Kannada Playlist -    • Just Curious   Just Curious Kannada Shorts Playlist -    • Playlist   Follow us on: Facebook:   / rapidrashmiofficial   YouTube:    / rapidrashmi   Instagram:   / rapidrashmi   Twitter:   / rapidrashmi   Linkedin:   / rapid-rashmi