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TopicMughal history

Topic: Mughal history

Aurangzeb tried banning eunuch trade. But they were indispensable in the imperial harem

Aurangzeb ‘Alamgir and the Mughal Empire - A History Retold by historian Munis D. Faruqui is a fresh look at emperor Aurangzeb.

The hidden newsroom of Aurangzeb’s court

In 'Aurangzeb 'Alamgir and the Mughal Empire,' Munis D Faruqui cuts through the many distortions to offer the most balanced and definitive account of the Mughal Emperor yet written.

A Jain merchant’s diary of daily life under Mughal rulers Akbar, Jahangir & Shah Jahan

When Akbar dies, the Jain merchant records that he fainted in shock, cutting his head open on the stone floor of the courtyard, which ‘turned red with his blood’.

To understand Mughal history, look at the wives and daughters. Not just male rulers

Descriptions of life in the residential quarters of the palace give us a greater insight into the culture of the Mughals beyond performative aspects of court ritual and etiquette.

Inside a night walkthrough at Delhi’s National Museum—ghosts, Buddha, and Mughal paintings

The special walkthrough, titled Night at Museum, was led by Kudrat Singh and Eric Chopra, who guided over 50 visitors, narrating the story behind Mohenjo-Daro’s Dancing Girl to the making of the Buddha.

BJP CM reopens Aurangzeb’s coronation site Sheesh Mahal. ‘Irony, hypocrisy,’ says Congress

Sheesh Mahal in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh was built in 1653 by Izz-un-Nissa Begum, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, as a tribute to the famed Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir.

Noida’s best-kept secret—its Mughal, Maratha, Bhagat Singh history

Noida was part of the Mughal empire for centuries. It’s where the British fought the Marathas. And it was Bhagat Singh’s hideout as he plotted against the colonisers.

The Mughal Emperor was a networked individual. Personal bonds formed the base of his power

In 'Akbar the Great CEO', Shazi Zaman compiles defining episodes of the Mughal emperor's life, distilling from them leadership lessons for modern institutions.

Sharif Manzil to Dharampura–how crumbling Old Delhi havelis were restored, revamped, repurposed

In the last decade, at least five havelis have been restored. It’s a labour of love that needs deep pockets, patience, and a passion for the past—all to bring Old Delhi to its former glory.

Babur’s barbarism to bisexuality, new book leaves nothing out

A small group gathered in Gurugram’s Quill and Canvas bookstore for a discussion on Aabhas Maldahiyar’s book 'Babur: The Chessboard King', who was apparently 'a disastrous military commander'.

On Camera

Shabana Azmi is proof that popular art needn’t choose between entertainment and conscience

Shabana Azmi has been unbothered by who or which party happens to be in power. Her first recorded protest dates back to 1985 against the demolition of a slum.

0% now, 100% in 2 years, 200% by 2029—US plan for generic pharma tariffs & what it means for India

US to impose no tariff on generic pharmaceutical goods initially, before hiking to 200%. Announcement set to impact India as US accounts for third of pharma exports from nation.

46 cadres of banned Kangleipak Communist Party voluntary surrender in Manipur, hand over weapons

Defence ministry says the surrender ‘degrades’ operational capabilities of the militant outfit. Different KCP factions have also been involved in disturbances in Manipur since 2023.

BJP’s push for one-party state has a flip side. It could be Congress’s chance for revival

Even if it’s a municipal election someplace where the Congress is a cipher, you will find BJP targeting it. It’s an acknowledgement that Modi sees Congress, however battered, as his only likely challenger.