Mughal tombs under scrutiny? Amid Aurangzeb row, VHP ‘inspects’ Humayun tomb, plans Safdarjung Tomb visit soon
The Vishva Hindu Parishad inspected Humayun Tomb to study Delhi's historical context amidst protests for Aurangzeb's tomb ...
The grave of Aurangzeb: What it tells us about the man, his life
Aurangzeb's grave and the circumstances of his death hold many lessons for those interested in learning from history. We ...
Why is Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad? A look at the life of India’s most controversial Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb, the sixth emperor of the Mughals, is one of the most disputed personalities of Indian history. While his period ...
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When Sambhaji Mahraj refused to bow to Aurangzeb despite 40 days of torture
Crowned as the Chhatrapati of Marathas in 1681 after Shivaji's death, Sambhaji Maharaj did not merely inherit the throne, but ...
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From Babur to Aurangzeb and Bahadur Shah Zafar: Emperors from the rise to the fall of the Mughal empire
His reign witnessed the disastrous invasion of Delhi by Nadir Shah in 1739, which greatly diminished the empire’s power. Bahadur Shah II (1837–1857) The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II ...
Before the Mughals, THIS hindu king ruled Delhi, won 22 battles, was called ‘Napolean of India’, his name was…
He, who served as a general and wazir of Adil Shah Suri of Sur Empire before he crowned himself king, was a pivotal player in ...
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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
Aurangzeb was one of the most powerful rulers to have governed the Indian subcontinent, and his grave is not in Nagpur. It is ...
Samajwadi Party MP calls Rajput warrior king Rana Sanga ‘traitor’; BJP reacts
Rana Sanga was a 16th century Rajput ruler from Mewar in Rajasthan. He was one of the most formidable opponents of the Mughal ...
In photos: A walk through the gates of Old Delhi
The formidable fortifications watched centuries go by. The remains are reminders and relics of the city’s many pasts.
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 ...
SP leader's comment on Rana Sanga sparks row: Who was he? Know everything about famous Rajput king
Rana Sanga expanded his empire by annexing many contemporary Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, the northern half of Gujarat ...