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Paintings, Books and poetry

Shankar Kashyap is a historian, author, and visual artist based in the United Kingdom. A retired orthopaedic surgeon, he has published widely — from historical fiction inspired by the Harappan civilization and Rigvedic traditions, to poetry collections and true-crime narratives. His work blends rigorous research with narrative depth, offering readers both insight and immersive storytelling. Beyond the written word, Shankar is also a painter, with a body of oil and watercolour works exhibited locally in the UK and online in India. Through both his writing and painting, he explores history, culture, and the human experience, inviting audiences to see the world through a lens of curiosity, reflection, and artistry.

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  • The Song of Fire and Steel: The Rise and Ruin of Kampili

    The fall of the Kampili Kingdom was not merely the end of a small kingdom, but a moment of defiance etched in fire. From the siege of Anegondi to the tragic Jauhar, this story reveals how destruction gave rise to the Vijayanagara Empire.

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  • Ladakh – Abode of the Gods

    Ladakh – Abode of the Gods

    It all started with one moment of decision making under the influence of alcohol. Someone said, ‘let’s go to Leh’. I said ‘sure. Why not?’ Without thinking, as you do in such circumstances. It was only much later when I was asked to shell out not an unsubstantial amount of money for the trip, I…

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  • It was pouring down when we landed at the new Bengaluru International airport on a Saturday morning.  The fact that the powers that be have decided to name the airport with a long winded name – Kempegowda International Airport – may have had something to do with it.  The airport is ultra modern \, and…

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