Slavery in Islam

When Arab and Turkish armies marched into the Indian subcontinent, they didn't just conquer territory; they captured hundreds of thousands of people, fueling a massive, state-sponsored machine of enslavement. This video dives into the dark and highly regulated world of the medieval Muslim slave system in India, where the institution was tightly interwoven with the laws of marriage, sale, and inheritance. Unlike ancient forms of servitude, this system was intertwined with religious mandate and holy war, transforming human captives into the very gears of the medieval state.

We explore the bizarre paradox of the Mamluk "Slave Kings" of Delhi—men like Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish, and Balban—who were purchased as property but wielded the sword to seize the throne, proving that loyalty was a luxury and conspiracy the rule. We'll look at the cold, hard economics of the slave markets, where rulers like Alauddin Khalji imposed strict price controls on human beings, trading them for horses or putting them to work in the tens of thousands to build massive monuments and fuel the state's workshops (Karkhanas).

The video also uncovers the grim reality of the sprawling royal harems and the horrific, systematic creation of tens of thousands of eunuch slaves to guard them—a practice so widespread that in places like Bengal, young boys were handed over to pay government revenue. Finally, uncover the forgotten story of how ordinary villagers fought back. Entire communities escaped into impenetrable jungles, choosing extreme poverty and isolation over chains and forced conversion—a defiant survival strategy that continues to shape India's social and demographic fabric today.

Source: Based on the historical research presented in The Muslim Slave System in Medieval India by K.S. Lal.

Asia’s Exotic Shellfish

In Vietnam, street food is everywhere. Early morning markets, roving vendors, and bustling sidewalk stalls all trade in Vietnam’s famously mouthwatering cooking. There’s so much to taste. Wondering where to start? This handy guide will give you all the tools you need to navigate Vietnam’s street food scene like a pro.

Afghanistan’s Dangerous Market

This is a traditional marketplace where local vendors and customers gather daily as part of their normal routine.
The people here live simple and humble lives, wearing modest clothing and working hard to earn an honest living. The market reflects the authentic culture and traditional lifestyle of Afghanistan — far from the modern image often shown in the media.
This is real street life, real people, and real Afghanistan.

Why Singapore Airlines Runs a Budget Airline

How does a premium, expensive airline like Singapore Airlines survive in Southeast Asia, the world's most competitive market for low-cost carriers (LCCs)? The answer is: it doesn't. It uses its own low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, to fight the budget battle for it.

Even though they mentioned Scoot crew have a lower pay than SIA, let's not forget that their pay is still higher than many other premium carriers such as British airways, American airlines, or even Japan Airlines and many more.

The Darkside Of Dubai

Over the 2014 Christmas holiday something interesting happened, Etihad Airways had a glitch fare from the States to Abu Dhabi for $230 roundtrip! People all over the United States texted, tweeted, and called everyone they knew sharing the deal which resulted in a mass exodus of Americans headed to the United Arab Emirates. Arriving in the Abu Dhabi International Airport, many guests opted to take the complimentary hour long Etihad luxury shuttle to Dubai where they were greeted with towering modern skyscrapers, a vast highway filled with every luxury automobile imaginable and twinkling lights that filled the city. Naturally It was an array of visual stimulation, as Dubai is instantly entrancing. From the hotels to the restaurants and of course the shopping, Dubai is a luxurious modern Oasis in the middle of the desert. It’s hard not to fall in love. But behind the amazing service and awe striking architecture, there’s a darker side to Dubai that’s not on any brochure. Among other documentaries about Dubai’s not so glamorous uprising, BBC’s Ben Anderson spent months in Dubai trying to infiltrate the community of expatriate workers who are putting them up. According to Vice News, "what he discovered when he eventually got in was that the gem of the Arab world is almost entirely built on imported slave labor."

పందెంకోడి కూర

Kodi Pandalu is a traditional blood sport primarily held in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India, such as East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur.