Is Aurangzeb's Legacy Misunderstood? Abhijit Iyer Mitra Breaks it Down
In this hard-hitting interview, Abhijit Iyer Mitra shares his bold take on Aurangzeb’s legacy—was he a tyrant or an icon for ...
How Bengali Literature Perceives Maratha Heroism
There was backlash to 'Chhaava' was from a section of Bengali academics, who took to social media alleging the film was ...
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary ...
From Babur to Aurangzeb and Bahadur Shah Zafar: Emperors from the rise to the fall of the Mughal empire
The Mughal Empire, spanning from the early 16th to the 18th century, left a lasting legacy through its blend of Persian, Indian, and Islamic influences. Key emperors like Akbar, Shah Jahan, and ...
Where is the bejewelled crown of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar?
The crown of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, and two throne chairs are part of the Royal Collection in London.
Inspiration behind world’s second most-selling perfume connected to Mughal Empire, it is buried…, every hour…
Jacques Edouard Guerlain of France was one of the elite, most prolific and influential perfumers of the 20th century. Among his greatest fragrances is Shalimar which he launched in 1921 for French ...