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Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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China’s growing influence in Indian Ocean is worrying. It harms the region’s stability

The 99-year lease of Hambantota to China, amid Sri Lanka’s economic challenges, underscored Beijing’s weaponisation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.