In this episode, Ramjee Chandran continues his exploration of the decline of the Hoysala Empire. Following the death of Veera Ballala II in 1220, his son Narasimha II inherits a kingdom at its peak, but faces mounting challenges, including the resurgence of the Pandyas, the weakening of the Chola Empire, and encroaching threats from the Yadavas. Narasimha's focus on the Tamil regions, neglecting the northern territories, sets the stage for the Hoysalas' eventual decline. After Narasimha's mysterious death in 1239, his son Someshwara ascends the throne, but his reign is marked by instability and weak leadership. The episode delves into the internal strife and external pressures that led to the gradual collapse of the once-mighty Hoysala dynasty. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode on the end of the Hoysalas.

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