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Saturday, November 2, 2024
TopicAurangzeb

Topic: Aurangzeb

Did Aurangzeb destroy Hindu temples primarily for political reasons? What his choices reveal

The very fact that the temples that were targeted included the ones at places like Mathura and Varanasi point to a motive that transcends mere politics and suggests an element of religious fervour.

Aurangzeb tossed his sister’s suitor off Red Fort wall–no man could pursue Mughal princesses

Anisha Shekhar Mukherji's architectural biography 'The Red Fort of Shahjahanabad' offers a rich and engaging narrative of the iconic Fort.

Aurangzeb’s favourite biryani had an ingredient found only in Kashmir—sorrel flower

Historian Neha Vermani spoke about the role of food in Aurangzeb's court. Mughals were also selective vegetarians, she says. It was a Sufi method of 'soul purification'

Kailasanatha Temple’s rock-cut glory even attracted Aurangzeb–Gopurams to Ravana sculptures

Kailasanatha Temple's rock-cut glory even attracted Aurangzeb–Gopurams to Ravana sculptures

Aurangabad city may have been renamed, but Maharashtra politics is not quite done with Aurangzeb

In past 4 months, Maharashtra has seen multiple communal conflicts centered around the Mughal emperor. Political analysts believe his name is being used by parties to polarise voters.

Don’t defend Aurangzeb and fuel discord. Ashraaf scholars aren’t helping you

There is no reconciliation without truth. What happened then is not our responsibility, but what happens now, is.

Family in hiding, village tense — how WhatsApp status praising Aurangzeb turned Muslim man’s life upside down

Police in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur say Momin’s family left on their own accord & were granted protection. Local court sent 19-year-old to 14-day judicial custody Monday.

Dara Shikoh has become modern-India’s symbol of unity—it’s also why he lost to Aurangzeb

A poet, writer, architect, philosopher, scholar and artist does not win the game of thrones—or in this case, the Peacock Throne.

Red Fort show cherry-picks Mughals—Shah Jahan riches, Dara Shikoh murder, Aurangzeb’s music ban

The show was conceptualised by Dalmia Bharat Group, which 'adopted' the fort in 2018. Not everyone aligns with the presentation of history in Jai Hind.

Aurangzeb almost drank wine to prove his love for a courtesan

In ‘The World: A Family History’, British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families.

On Camera

Countdown to 2027 has begun. India must pick strategic alliance with US, balance with old friendships

India must dedicate its efforts to solidify Quad as a serious security alliance and signal to the world that it values its values-based relationship with US above transactional ties.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.