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Manu Pillai
Historian and author
Manu Pillai is an Indian historian and author. He is a prominent scholar of Indian history and has written several books on the subject. Pillai has also been a regular contributor to various publications and has been involved in various academic and cultural initiatives. He is also a frequent guest on The Seen and the Unseen podcast.
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Manu Pillai, "Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity" (Allen Lane, 2025)New Books in Indian ReligionsMar 6, 202559:51HostEp 405: The Forces That Shaped HinduismThe Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaNov 25, 20245:53:01Host52. The Slave who RuledEmpire: World HistoryMay 23, 202356:48GuestEp 244: The Multitudes of Our MaharajahsThe Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaSep 27, 20213:22:01GuestEp 156: Kerala and the Ivory ThroneThe Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaJan 20, 20202:20:43GuestEp. 127: Our Colorful PastThe Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaJul 1, 20192:39:48Guest