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Ranjith Kollannur
@Arby_K
Career - Finance, Data | Interests - History, Genealogy | Rotarian, JCI Senator | Alumnus of IMT Ghaziabad | Unseen in Plain Sight
Dec 30, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
An everlasting empire finally crumbles.

Alas, all things that begin will eventually end.

But with every ending, there is scope for a new beginning.

Story in the evening... Murad was born in 1404 to Mehmed. Mehmed was the son of Bayezid, the Ottoman Sultan who was captured by Timur in 1402. This led to a period of anarchy in the Sultanate. By 1413, Mehmed had managed to defeat his brothers and take over as Sultan of the entire Sultanate. 1/10 Murad II, Ottoman Sultan, t...
Dec 22, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
When the Romance sustained the fallen empire of the Latins, there were a few who sought a different script.

Story in the evening ... Rastislav was born in early 9th century. His father may have been Wistrach and his uncle Mojmír, the Duke of Moravia. Little is known about Rastislav's youth, until 846 when Franks invaded Moravia and installed Rastislav as the Duke of Moravia. 1/10 Rastislav, Duke of Moravia, taken from https://en.wikipedia.
Dec 18, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
An ancient empire, formally united but informally fractured, is torn apart after a foreign invasion.

Decades later, it is revived but without a few missing pieces.

Story in the evening ... Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck was born in 1815 to Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand von Bismarck and Wilhelmine Luise Mencken. Hailing from Schönhausen, the Bismarcks were a prominent noble family of the Kingdom of Prussia, with connections in Pomerania. 1/10 Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany, taken from https:/
Dec 15, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
The republican who united a kingdom.

Story in the evening ... Camillo Benso was born in 1810 to Michele Benso, Marquis of Cavour, and Adélaïde Suzanne de Sellon. The Bensos were prominent nobility of Savoy. Camillo also had a distinguishing French connection thanks to his mother and his godmother Pauline, sister of Emperor Napoleon. 1/10 Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour and Prime Minister of Italy,
Dec 10, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
A principality in the middle of a civil war becomes a haven for refugee princes.

Many new monarchs arose from among these princes, while the civil war in the principality continued intermittently for centuries.

Story in the evening ... Iaroslav Vladimirovich was born around 980 to Vladimir Sviatoslavich, Grand Prince of Kiev, and Rogned of Polotsk. Vladimir was initially supposed to rule only in Novgorod, but he had taken Kiev and Dereva from his brothers by 980. 1/10 Iaroslav Vladimirovich, Grand Prince of Kyiv, taken from htt
Dec 8, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
A kingdom sought by two dynasties.

But both die out in quick succession in the male line.

Another emerges, with a noble ruling as king in all but title, on behalf of his son crowned as king.

Story in the evening ... Birger Magnusson was born around 1210 to Magnus "Minnesköld" Bengtsson and Ingrid Ilva. Magnus was the grandson of the powerful Scandinavian noble, Folke, while Ingrid may have been a descendant of Sverker, King of Sweden in mid 12th century. 1/10 Birger Magnusson, Jarl of Sweden, taken from https://en.wiki
Dec 2, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Refugees from a fallen nation seek audience with an emperor.

As mercenaries for the emperor, they enforce the imperium on his enemies.

But they still remain in search for a new home to call their own.

Story in the evening .... Bayan was born likely in early sixth century AD. He may have been part of the ruling elite of a Central Asian Khaganate known as Rouran / Juan-Juan / Jeoujen Khaganate. The Khaganate thrived between mid fourth century AD to mid sixth century AD. 1/10 Coins from Bayan's nation, from 6th or 7th centuries, taken
Nov 29, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A region dominated by its neighbours for centuries finally breaks free.

The independent nation lasts less than a century before another conquers them.

Centuries later, the region and the nation gain their independence from foreign rule once again.

Story in the evening ... Tvrtko Kotromanić was born in 1338 to Vladislav Kotromanić and Jelena Šubić. Vladislav was the younger brother of Stjepan Kotromanić, Ban of Bosnia. The Kotromanić family ruled Bosnia as vassals of their neighbours, the Kings of Hungary. 1/10 Tvrtko I, King of Bosnia, taken from https://hr.wikipedia.or
Nov 25, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A city caught between an empire and an emergent nation.

As the enemy closes in, the city's defenders stand their ground and then take the battle to the invaders.

A state of cities begins its journey to freedom.

Story in the evening ... Adrian von Bubenberg was born around 1434 to Heinrich von Bubenberg, Schultheiss of Bern and Lord of Spiez, and Anneli von Rosenegg. The Bubenbergs were a prominent family of Bern and had been holding the post of Schultheiss (Similar to a Mayor) on and off since 1235. 1/10 Adrian von Bubenberg, taken from https://de.wikipedia.org/wi
Nov 22, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A once powerful nation was divided into many parts for many centuries.

And then a thousand marched to reunite the country.

Story in the evening ... Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was born in 1807 to Giovanni Domenico Garibaldi and Maria Rosa Nicoletta Raimondi in Nice. Coming from a family associated with the sea, Garibaldi also took to the sea becoming a merchant captain. 1/10 Giuseppe Garibaldi, taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Nov 18, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
As an empire broke into pieces, a prince seized power of a piece.

The broken shard almost manages to reunite the empire, only for it to fall down once again.

Reduced to its original territory, the region was the last piece of the empire to fall.

Story in the evening ... Theodoros Angelos was born around 1180 to Ioannes Angelos and Zoe. Ioannes Angelos was a grandson of Alexios Komnenos, the Emperor of Constantinople, and Eirene Doukaina, through their daughter Theodora. Ioannes and his brother Andronikos also used Doukas as their surname. 1/10 Coin of Theodoros Komnenos Doukas Angelos, taken from https:
Nov 15, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
An empire at its last gasp finds a new ruler.

A new dynasty revitalizes the empire, but still falls short in preventing its collapse.

Story in the evening ... Alexios Komnenos was born to Ioannes Komnenos and Anna Dalassena in 1057. Alexios was the third among five sons of his parents, who also had three daughters. The same year, Isaakios Komnenos, elder brother of Ioannes, seized the throne of Constantinople. 1/10 Alexios I Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor, taken from https://en
Nov 11, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A king conquers two kingdoms, but the union of three kingdoms collapses with his death.

Three sons claim the crown, but only for another to rise up and gain two of the kingdoms (While claiming the third).

Story in the evening ... Magnús Óláfsson was born around 1024 to Olaf Haraldson, King of Norway, and Alvhild. Olaf had become king of Norway in 1016, after defeating Sven Haakonson, the Danish Jarl of Norway. The Danish forces, including Sven's brother Eirik were in England at the time. 1/10 Coin of Magnús, King of Nor...
Nov 8, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Two nations that has endured centuries in union has its first tryst with unity.

A king's descendants still rule the two nations thousand years later.

Story in the evening ... Harald Gormsson was born in the first half of the tenth century to Gorm and Thorvi. Gorm may have been the son of Hardeknud, son of Svend, and lived north of the march of the North men (Danes). Later Hardeknud or Gorm defeated Sigtrygg and seized the latter's territory. 1/10 Harald Gormsson, King of Denmark and Norway, taken from http
Nov 6, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
In Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) for the day.

(Any bookstores nearby? :) ) Image So, it is my wife's first time at this ICH. I think the last time I came here was in 2011.
Nov 4, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
Being a child monarch can be risky, especially when the throne is captured by the child's stepfather.

Dispossessed of the throne, the child returns stronger after coming of age and rules his nation for half a century.

Story in the evening ... Basileios was born in 958 to Romanos, Co-Emperor of the Roman Empire in the East, and Theofano (Anastasia). Romanos became the senior emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, after his father Konstantinos died in 959. Their family had been ruling the empire since 867. 1/10 Basileios II, Byzantine Emperor, taken from https://en.wikip
Nov 1, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A once glorious empire is reduced to few provinces.

Anarchy rules in its capital, while enemies eat away its frontiers.

Besieged once again in its capital, the days of the empire appear numbered.

Story in the evening ... Konon was born in Germanikeia in Syria (Kahramanmaraş in present day Turkey) around 685. Germanikeia had fallen to the Arabs in 638, but his family had been resettled to Thrace in the Eastern Roman Empire. In 685, Constantinople was ruled by the Heraclian dynasty. 1/10 Leo III, Emperor of Constantinople, taken from https://en.wi
Oct 28, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
A prince takes on an empire to restore his nation's freedom.

He fails, but paves the way for future success.

An imperial project is underway.

Story in the evening ... Nemanja was born in 1113 to Zavid. His father may have been a son of Uroš, Veliki Župan of Raška (Serbia). Uroš may have descended from the kings of Duklja (Zeta / Montenegro), who briefly ruled over Raška, though Raška had to accept Byzantine suzerainty later. 1/10 Stefan Nemanja, Grand Župan of Serbia, taken from https://e
Oct 25, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
Ecclesiastical principalities were common for Europe at one time, but one that was hereditary was not.

And that too at the borders of Christendom; Roman or otherwise.

Story in the evening ... Danilo Šćepčev Heraković Njeguš was born in 1670 to Šćepan Kaluđerović Heraković and Ana. They lived in Njeguši, near Cetinje, which is in present day Montenegro. Montenegro, which derives its name from Mount Lovćen, was at the crossroads of empires. 1/10 Danilo I, Prince Bishop of Montenegro, taken from https://en
Oct 21, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
When Little Britain lost its monarch, a princess and her uncle claimed it.

While they fought, two kings entered the battle on opposing sides. And soon there were more.

In the end, only one remained.

Story in the evening ... Jean de Montfort was born in 1339 to Jean de Montfort, Count of Montfort-l’Amaury, and Jeanne de Flandre. The senior Jean was a younger half brother of Jean, the Sovereign Duke of Brittany and Guy, Count of Penthièvre. 1/10 Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany, taken from https://en.wi
Oct 18, 2022 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
A region that spawned four royal dynasties from England to Jerusalem and including a current one, has its first tryst with royalty.

Story in the evening ... Adelais d'Anjou was born around 945 to Foulques d'Anjou, Count of Anjou, and Gerberge, possibly the daughter of Count of Gâtinais. She had two brothers, Geoffroy and Guy. The former succeeded their father as Count in 958, while the latter became a priest. 1/10 Adelais d'Anjou, taken from https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad