"The Mughal Empire was one of the great powers of the early modern era, ruling almost all of South Asia, a conquest state, dominated by its military elite. Many historians have viewed the Mughal ...

The Mughal empire's most famous legacy is the monumental architecture with which it stamped its rule across South Asia. But the fitting centerpiece of an intimate show filled with ravishing miniature ...

Except in the corridors of power in New Delhi—where his name is anathema to the Hindu nationalist government—it’s hard to find anything but esteem for Zahirud-din Muhammad Babur, a man remembered in ...

THE British Library holds one of the world’s foremost collections of Indian manuscripts and art. This is hardly surprising for a nation that controlled the subcontinent for almost 200 years. Yet these ...

Key Point: The subcontinent has a long history of military valor and bravery. India’s history is characterized by a long list of battles as native and foreign powers sought to conquer and gain access ...

In 1576 the Mughal emperor Akbar accepted his Aunt Gulbadan’s proposal that she should make the long voyage across the Red Sea to western Arabia. A visit of the haraman—or royal women—to the holy ...

Around 400 years after the picturesque Battle of Tarain, a major clash unfolded between Prithviraj Chauhan, the early medieval Chauhan dynasty king, and the Ghurid monarch, Mohammad Ghori. This battle ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Battle of Plassey is the battle that started the British Empire in India. India’s history is characterized by a long list of battles as native and foreign powers ...

Amid the recent souring of India-Turkey relations, several stories showcasing Bharat’s long history with Turkiye, including conflicts and skirmishes, especially during the reign of the Ottoman Empire, ...