Raja Dahir: The Last Brahmin Ruler of SindhByCdr Alok Mohan1. Introduction: Hindu civilization has witnessed a glorious past. Hindu kings were known for their righteousness, fearlessness and valour and were always keen for overall development of their empires and therefore people were very prosperous. Life stories of these forgotten kings, are source of inspiration for coming generations. Some …
The Sassanid Dynasty and Its LegacyByCdr Alok Mohan Raja Dahir’s Nostalgia for the Sassanid Ideal When Raja Dahir looked westward across the shifting sands of history, he saw not just a frontier under threat but the fading afterglow of an empire that once embodied order, refinement, and imperial dignity — the Sassanid dynasty. To him, …
Raja Dahir, the Sassanid Legacy, and the Fall of SindhByCdr Alok Mohan1. Introduction In 711 CE, Raja Dahir, the last Hindu ruler of Sindh’s Brahmin dynasty, faced the advancing armies of the Umayyad Caliphate under Muhammad bin Qasim. Dahir’s final stand was not only a defense of his territory, but also of a worldview shaped …
Partition Part 2 Chains Unbroken: The Unacknowledged Hindu Genocide and the Struggle for Civilizational Sovereignty (7th Century – 2025)By Cdr Alok Mohan It remains deeply perplexing that the very leaders who promoted the idea of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb—a supposed syncretic culture—were the same who accepted the 1947 Partition based explicitly on religion, thus enabling the creation …
“Thirteen Centuries of Silence: A Historical Study of the Hindu Genocide (7th Century – 2025)” By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper traces the long and often suppressed history of systematic violence against Hindus, beginning with early Islamic invasions in the 7th century and continuing through multiple episodes of massacres, forced conversions, and targeted ethnic …
“From Anuvrata to Enlightenment: Ethical Parallels in Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu Thought” By Cdr Alok Mohan 1. Abstract This study explores the shared ethical foundations of Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), and Aparigraha (non-attachment) across the three major native religious traditions of India: Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. While all three systems emphasize these values as central …
“Sikhism as a Cultural Protector: A Historical Introduction to a Distinctive Indian Tradition” By Cdr Alok Mohan 1. Introduction The Guru Granth Sahib, also known as the Adi Granth, is the central religious scripture of Sikhism. It holds a unique position in world religions as the only holy book that is considered a living eternal …
“Sikhism as a Cultural Protector: A Historical Introduction to a Distinctive Indian Tradition” By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper offers an introductory exploration of Sikhism, emphasizing its origins as both a spiritual path and a cultural safeguard rooted in Indian traditions. It examines how Sikh thought promotes monotheism, social equality, and martial readiness in …
Title:Sanātan Culture and Vedic Polity: The Eternal Soul of Indian CivilizationByCdr Alok Mohan Abstract Every nation has a culture that forms its soul—the intrinsic energy that sustains it through generations. In the case of India, this soul is its Sanātan (eternal) culture, which has survived foreign invasions, centuries of subjugation, and social upheaval without losing …
Title: Sanātan Rishis and Their Legacy: The Eternal Heritage of Hindu Culture and Polity – Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper explores the enduring nature of Indian culture—its Sanātan spirit that survived centuries of subjugation—and how Vedic political institutions such as the Sabha and Samiti embodied early principles of consultative governance. Additionally, it profiles key …