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 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...