The grave in question belongs to Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth and last great Mughal emperor, and possibly the least favourite ...

The Mughals could never muster the strength to capture Nepal. It is not that the Mughals never thought of it, but the ...

Holi, a vibrant festival celebrated during the Mughal era, transcended social and religious boundaries. Emperors like Akbar and Jahangir ... joy it brought to the empire. Rich and poor alike ...

The Mughal Empire, spanning from the early 16th to the 18th century, left a lasting legacy through its blend of Persian, ...

Aurangzeb died in Ahmednagar (officially called Ahilyanagar)—a city in the west-central part of Maharashtra, some 130 ...

In Mughal warfare ... and track down spies. Akbar, who loved animals, made sure these dogs were trained like soldiers, adding an extra layer of protection during important missions.

Have you ever thought about how old coins can reveal stories from India’s past? Imagine a busy marketplace where traders ...

This despite the historically well-established fact that the representation of various Hindu castes such as Brahmins, Vaishyas, Rajputs and Marathas in government, increased during his regime.

Aurangzeb was one of the most powerful rulers to have governed the Indian subcontinent, and his grave is not in Nagpur. It is ...

Though built later during Mughal decline, it follows the Mughal architectural style and is the tomb of Safdarjung, the Prime ...

When Aurangzeb died on March 3, 1707, at the age of 88, the Mughal Empire was already in decline. Sir Jadunath Sarkar argues ...