Vandargal Vendrargal

By: Madhan

Narrated by: Charles K

An audiobook in Tamil language.

History! What could be more boring than memorizing dates and years? How many attempts did Mohammed Ghazni make on India before he finally succeeded in conquering it? Who was the last Moghul? Who built the Jama Masjid?

Rote learning is now history. And history can be fun. Madan's Vandargal Vendrargal is an enjoyable listen as much as it is packed with the facts of history. Examples of Madan's refreshingly different approach to writing history:

No kinder hearted king ever lived than Humayun. He would surely have entered the Guinness Book of World Records for compassion had there been one in his time!

Babur's eighth wife was a gun! It was love at first sight, and the emperor kept it lovingly by his side.

"How could the man who built this mausoleum have been born on earth? Do you need proof that the blueprint for it came from the heavens?" from notes left by Shahjahan on the Taj Mahal.

Akbar invited hundreds of sadhus on Sivaratri night and fasted in ritual penance along with them, to make Hindus happy. "Rulers cannot rest or take vacations. Their only duty is to labor constantly for the welfare of their subjects." So said Aurangzeb, whom many historians have labeled a despot.

Who would not enjoy listening to history so written? It's never too late, even if you missed out during your schooldays. You can make up by lapping up Madan's sugarcoated Moghul history.

©1994 Madan (P)2007 New Horizon Media

review

Back round music is disturbing at times. could have been avoided.speaker sighs audibly could be avoided.

Great Listening

Would you listen to Vandargal Vendrargal again? Why?

Yes, I would listen again.. fantastic walkthrough of the Indian timeline.. enjoyed hearing

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Akbar for his foriegn policy

Have you listened to any of Charles K’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this is the first time.. Thooroughly enjoyed!!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No , it took me a week..but worth..

Any additional comments?

I loved Madan style of Narration of the Indian History .. Waiting to see all his books in Audible.

Very Impressive

If you could sum up Vandargal Vendrargal in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, non-stop fun and amazing

Who was your favorite character and why?

Akbar and Owrangaseep

Which character – as performed by Charles K – was your favorite?

Narration

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Tymore's entry and Akbar's role in shaping India's future

Any additional comments?

Good read

historic glimpse

must hear historic events with dates facts , well captured interesting sequence of history at its best.

Fantastic writing that totally takes you back in time

Madhan has done a wonderful work. I narration brings scenes in front PF your eyes. The style and content keeps you on top till you complete. A must to know history of what happened to India as a country.

Good... Gripping Narration

Excellent compilation of Mogul dynasty... Gripping narration... Enjoyed the Audio book... Listened with great
Eager with a BT SPEAKERS...
Thanks..

excellent piece !!!

Hats off to Madhan for this wonderful effort !

Keep up your Good voice work, Charles !

Excellent Quality! Excitement Guaranteed!

Where does Vandargal Vendrargal rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my very first review for any item I purchased online. That tells the story. The content is very interesting and the narration is among the best. The narrator keeps changing his tone based on whose dialogues he is narrating. Similarly the background music keeps changing based on the scene being narrated. All these makes listening to this book an exciting experience as you get completely pulled into the Mughal period. This book is my companion in the 45 min commute every morning.

Which scene was your favorite?

I should say all. I especially liked the Babar episode. The narration on what Babar spoke to his reluctant soldiers was top notch, it gave me goosebumps.

Any additional comments?

Well done Madhan and Charles. A very good work done by you guys!

Wow!! Enjoyed thoroughly

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes!! Amazing.so much to learn and this is such an easy way

What other book might you compare Vandargal Vendrargal to and why?

The rise and fall of third reich. History made so interesting.

What does Charles K bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Excellent enunciation. He captures the mood

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Enjoyed

Any additional comments?

Would like to hear many such books

I read it in book format. Now in audio format too.

It's a good narrated history novel kind of book.

I read it in book format. Now in audio format too

I read it in book format. Now in audio format too

Thanks.