Friends, India has been ruled by many foreign powers, including the Mughal Empire, one of the most powerful and ruthless dynasties in Indian history. The Mughal Empire, founded by Babur in 1526 AD, ...

Despite being dead for more than 300 years, this Indian ruler is still making waves in the nation’s politics. Aurangzeb Alamgir has become so central to India’s fraught political moment, his memory is ...

Kavi Kalash, the loyal poet and confidant of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, stood by his king till the very end. Together, ...

Ahmad Lahauri is believed to have been the main architect of the Taj Mahal. Wikimedia Commons Occasionally, I have devoted this column to a Smithsonian exhibition that has had a special personal ...

The Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love and an architectural marvel, which also holds a place among the seven wonders of ...

Trace the Mughal conquest of India. Review the basic tenets of Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, and Christianity. Understand Akbar's vision of a universal religion. Using new weaponry, the ...

We all hear stories about Anarkali. As famous as this story is, so too is the Anarkali dress. Let us tell you which Mughal ...

The Mughal Empire, spanning from 1526 to 1857, left an indelible mark on South Asia's landscape through its architectural ...

Mughal miniatures originated in the 16th century under Emperor Akbar's reign. They served as visual records of historical ...

The Red Fort, known as Lal Qila, is a 17th-century monument and a symbol of India's independence. The area, a major tourist center known for its bustling markets and street vendors, immediately ...

Chandni Chowk, a bustling marketplace in the heart of Old Delhi is one of the historic spots in the national capital visited by millions of tourists and locals each year. But did you know that the ...