In the early 19th century, the Maharaja of Travancore levied an absolutely bizzare tax: Any woman who had come of age and had breasts had to pay a breast tax, and bare her breasts to anyone who was of a higher caste to them. This was one amongst the hundreds of taxes the lower castes had to endure, which put them in a cycle of perpetual debt and poverty. And then came a revolt which led the Maharaja to revoke the tax. This week, in the fifth episode of India's Linguistic Heritage, we explore the bizzare story of the origins of modern Malayalam, which has everything from a breast tax to a religious power struggle. Tune in and discover, what this story means for us as travellers, everytime we encounter a new culture.

Till then Check out the other episodes,

Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees
The Trees that built Venice
Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper
European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees
The tree that built New Zealand
Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees

You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts website
https://ivm.today/3xuayw9
You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42
(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42 )
You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or all other major audio platforms.

In the early 19th century, the Maharaja of Travancore levied an absolutely bizzare tax: Any woman who had come of age and had breasts had to pay a breast tax, and bare her breasts to anyone who was of a higher caste to them. This was one amongst the hundreds of taxes the lower castes had to endure, which put them in a cycle of perpetual debt and poverty. And then came a revolt which led the Maharaja to revoke the tax. This week, in the fifth episode of India's Linguistic Heritage, we explore the bizzare story of the origins of modern Malayalam, which has everything from a breast tax to a religious power struggle. Tune in and discover, what this story means for us as travellers, everytime we encounter a new culture.
Till then Check out the other episodes,
<a href="http://bit.ly/3Yhrm66" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of Trees</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3Jwr1s8" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The Trees that built Venice</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3wIitqN" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Elm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern Paper</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3RlGCgj" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">European Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom Trees</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3wJnWNU" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The tree that built New Zealand</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3WWxGPF" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Living Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees</a>
You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts website <a href="https://ivm.today/3xuayw9">https://ivm.today/3xuayw9</a> You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42">https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42</a> ) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play</a> or all other major audio platforms.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange,

Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

In the early 19th century, the Maharaja of Travancore levied an absolutely bizzare tax: Any woman who had come of age and had breasts had to pay a breast tax, and bare her breasts to anyone who was of a higher caste to them. This was one amongst the hundreds of taxes the lower castes had to endure, which put them in a cycle of perpetual debt and poverty. And then came a revolt which led the Maharaja to revoke the tax. This week, in the fifth episode of India's Linguistic Heritage, we explore the bizzare story of the origins of modern Malayalam, which has everything from a breast tax to a religious power struggle. Tune in and discover, what this story means for us as travellers, everytime we encounter a new culture.

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