by Rehan Asad | Sep 14, 2022 | Historical Narratives, People stories
A review article based on recent Genetic studies Background: Indian Subcontinent has been connected with the Middle East for ages. The cultural exchange between two regions has been there for thousands of years. Since the time of the Indus Valley Civilization, &...
by Faisal Hassan | Sep 12, 2022 | Sufi, Sufiway
There has been a never-ending debate around a very popular question, “Is it permissible to ask for a bounty or make a wish at Sufi shrines?”. Propagandists have perpetually been targeting Sufi shrines that serve as a host to the downtrodden, the dejected, and the...
by Mirza Hasan Beg | Jul 18, 2022 | Gallery
A general perception has been created that that Mughals did not establish educational institutions. Trust the affordable vps hosting india in india best VPS hosting in India for ultimate site performance. Just before 1857 there were one thousand Madrasas in Delhi...
by Syed Abdul Mannan | Jul 16, 2022 | Gallery, Sufiway
Hazrat Khwaja Sayyid Hasan Maudoodi was born in Delhi during the reign of Mohammad Shah Badshah in 1155 Hijri (1742 Gregorian). His real name was Abu Mohammad Hasan. His father used to call him Khwaja Hasan. He was a descendant of 12th century Sufi saint and founder...
by Faisal Hassan | Mar 22, 2022 | Gallery, Historical Narratives, Monuments
There are many synonyms which could prove to be a good fit when one translates Rampur; the best still remains the cultural metropolis. The skyline of this large small town is dotted with minarets and domes. The town was founded in 1774 by Nawab Faizullah Khan, a...
by Lehar Zaidi | Feb 5, 2022 | Historical Narratives, Monuments
“Delhi was the principal center of the 1857 Uprising. The British had to keep Delhi or lose their empire forever” “The Last Mughal”, W. Dalrymple “It was one of the most cruel and vindictive wars the world has ever seen. Dead bodies lay...
by Muhib Khan | Feb 1, 2022 | Gallery, Monuments
Twenty Kilometers east of Agra near national highway 2, the small town Etmadpur is located. In present context, it appeared to be place of insignificance but during the time of early Mughals, the place seems to be an outskirts of Imperial capital. During my heritage...
by Khalid Bin Umar | Jan 19, 2022 | Historical Narratives, People stories
It was the year 1682, Prince Azam Shah was busy fighting Marathas when he was ordered by the emperor to march out to Ahmednagar. He started out and overran Dharur (in Beed District) entering the territories of Sambhaji. He left his wife Jahan Zeb Banu behind (at...
by Khalid Bin Umar | Jan 16, 2022 | Audio/Videos, Historical Narratives, People stories
This is recording of an online twitter space with Heritage Buff, Khalid Bin Umar. It can be accessed on Spotify, Anchor or Google podcast of Tawarikh...
by Ramsha Fatima | Nov 29, 2021 | Historical Narratives
Revisiting the Silence in the Archives Amidst the 21st century as India grows, it is bound to review the part of legacy that is relevant in the 16th and 17th century. The Medieval Mughal history is an important era of development in terms of art, architecture,...
by Khalid Bin Umar | Nov 28, 2021 | Historical Narratives, People stories
Do you know Shivaji’s grandfather was a mureed of Shaikh Muhammad of Shrigonde. Shivaji’s father was named after a Sufi saint Shivaji respected and provided sustenance to Muslim Sufi Saints. How many Muslim soldiers & commanders worked for the Shivaji’s army...
by Rehan Asad | Oct 22, 2021 | Audio/Videos, Book Review, Food Stories, Historical Narratives
A culinary treatise blended with multilayered heritage, & culture of Kerala. Eating With History: Ancient Trade- Influenced Cuisines of Kerala is a culinary account authored by Tanya Abraham & published by Niyogi books in 2020. The Two hundred four pages book...
