by Syed Asad Ali | Jul 27, 2020 | Historical Narratives
Translation series of “Heroes of 1857”, by Sayyada Anees Fatima, Episode VII (First Ed., 1949) Cause & effect – A Preamble to the Rebellion of 1857 Only God knows which blessed moments were those, when Babur’s sacred hands laid down...
by Aamir Khan | Jul 23, 2020 | Book Review
Cover page of Book Book review, Shahjahanabad, The Living City of Old Delhi authored by Rana Safvi & published by Harper Collins (2019) There is a reason why it is called the ‘living city’ of Old Delhi, by the author Rana Safvi, in her book, Shahjahanabad, which...
by Khalid Bin Umar | Mar 23, 2020 | Historical Narratives, Monuments, Monuments, People stories
Courtyard, Madarsa Ghaziuddin, Sita Ram, C 1815 Source: British Library Madrasah Ghaziuddin/ Delhi College/ Anglo Arabic College: A Historical Review Outside the medieval era Ajmeri Gate in Old Delhi, an old school building stands proud. Few know that the present...
by Khalid Bin Umar | Oct 29, 2019 | Historical Narratives, People stories
An imaginary portrait of Iltutmish Source: Wikiimages He was the first independent Muslim ruler to sit on the throne of Delhi. It was he who consolidated the entire north India from Bengal to the borders of Afghanistan and founded the Delhi Sultanate. It was he who...
by Rehan Asad | May 12, 2019 | Food Stories, People stories
Story of a hyperlocal herbal beverage of Indian subcontinent by Rehan Asad Rooh Afza, a traditional syrup (sherbet) is a beverage of middle class Indian household for summers. From one of the most favorite refreshing drink of common Indian masses to the road side...
