Holi, a vibrant festival celebrated during the Mughal era, transcended social and religious boundaries. Emperors like Akbar ...

Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, is known for his controversial rule marked by military expansion and religious orthodoxy.

Holi and Islam may seem unrelated today, but during the Mughal era, emperors embraced the festival as Eid-e-Gulabi or ...

Once a grand spectacle in the Mughal courts, Holi’s vibrant legacy endures—not just in colour but on our plates.

The show, which closes in May, highlights a golden age of pluralism under three monarchs from the house of Tamerlane ...

Sultana Begum, who claimed to be related to Bahadur Shah Zafar—the last Mughal ruler—is living a life full of difficulties ...

In India, Holi, the festival of colors, has a long and rich cultural history. Although it is frequently linked to Hindu customs, its influence was felt in the Mughal Empire's courts, where it was ...

Given to Jahangir by Shah Abbas of Iran in 1621, its six inscriptions span ownerships by Ulugh Beg, whom we met in the show’s lobby, three Mughal emperors and Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of modern ...

Ramadan in the Mughal era was a blend of personal devotion, royal customs, and public celebrations. From Babur’s simple observances to the grandeur of later emperors, the month remained a time of ...

New Delhi: Imagine being the great-granddaughter-in-law of India’s last Mughal emperor, once surrounded by luxury and grandeur, only to find yourself in a crumbling slum on the outskirts of Kolkata.