Aurangzeb inherited one of the largest empires in history — but his tallest ambition of annexing the Deccan region was among the reasons for the ruin of the Mughal empire. His "obsession" with ...

The Huna Empire extended from parts of eastern Iran to northwestern India. This proximity is the reason why, some believe, the Huna tribe finds a mention in the Mahabharata.

Nestled in the heart of the Deccan Plateau, Bidar, a place rich with history, stands as a gem of Karnataka's rich cultural heritage. Once the majestic capital of the Bahmani Sultanate, Bidar ...

This is a map showing the extent of the Deccan Traps volcanic region in India, which dates from 64-67 million years ago. The rectangle shows the region near Mumbai from which the Berkeley team ...

How Aurangzeb's lifelong Deccan wars set the stage for Mughal Empire’s decline When Aurangzeb died on March 3, 1707, at the age of 88, the Mughal Empire was already in decline.

This is Hampi, erstwhile capital of the once renowned Vijayanagara empire, which held sway in the Deccan from 1336-1565 AD and whose origins were as sensational as their end.

The Deccan Sultanate was no satellite of the Mughal empire. A new exhibition unfolds its efflorescence.