G. Ramadas

Ravana and His Tribe

By G. Ramadas

Focusing on Ravana, the antagonist of the Ramayana, this article examines the etymology of his names and their cultural significance. The author argues that ‘Ravana’ derives from roots meaning ‘to…

Ravana and His Tribe

By G. Ramadas

The study examines the names and tribal identities of the Kuis and their connection to the Raksasas in the *Ramayana*. The Kuis, known to themselves as "Kui," are referred to as "Khonds" by Telugu…

Ravana and his Tribes

By G. Ramadas

Ravana's Lanka

By G. Ramadas

This article investigates the geographic identity of the legendary island fortress ruled by the demon king Rāvaṇa in Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa. The author reviews descriptions of Lanka in the epic: its…

Kingdoms of the Deccan (mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta)

By G. Ramadas

The article analyzes the Deccan kingdoms mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta, focusing on interpreting "Paisthapuraka-Mahendragiri-Kauttiraka Svamidatta." Previous scholars…