How Aurangzeb's lifelong Deccan wars set the stage for Mughal Empire’s decline
When Aurangzeb died on March 3, 1707, at the age of 88, the Mughal Empire was already in decline. Sir Jadunath Sarkar argues ...
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How the Maratha Deccan became the ulcer of Aurangzeb's empire
Aurangzeb inherited one of the largest empires in history — but his tallest ambition of annexing the Deccan region was among ...
Mumbai Dabbawalas Demand Aurangzeb’s Tomb Be Immersed In Arabian Sea
A new wave of controversy has erupted in Maharashtra, with growing calls for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb.
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16th-century Telugu inscription reveals Deccan’s cultural unity
reflecting how the kingdom's rulers integrated the diverse identities of the Deccan," Khan said. The inscription is composed of 104 lines etched on three sides of a stone pillar. "It was first ...
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Aurangzeb’s Mastery in Administration and Economics: A Reappraisal of His Inclusive Governance and Political Demonization
Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth Mughal Emperor (r. 1658–1707), is often remembered for his controversial policies, which have ...
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Holi wasn’t always about Holika burning. Medieval India called it festival of Kama
The ‘eastern’ tradition of Holika-burning moved deeper into the Gangetic Plains. Gaudiya Vaishnavism, from Bengal, took root ...
Aurangzeb axe falls on Abu Azmi: Samajwadi Party MLA suspended from Maharashtra Assembly
Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Assembly for defending Aurangzeb against allegations of being an anti-Hindu zealot ...
Sena UBT Mouthpiece Criticises Extremist Calls For Aurangzeb’s Tomb Demolition; Calls For Preserving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's History
While Saamana acknowledges Aurangzeb’s brutality, it argues that true Hindutva, as exemplified by Shivaji Maharaj, is about ...
Unfortunate that govt has to protect Aurangzeb's grave: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated it is unfortunate that the government must protect Aurangzeb's grave amid calls for ...
Column | Tracing empires on paper
Before the era of photography, the theatre of war played out on maps and paintings. A heritage activist reports from the ...
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What’s Bangalore Palace Land Bill passed in Karnataka & why Mysuru royal family is opposing it
Even as Gowda was speaking in the national capital, the Upper House of Karnataka’s legislature passed a bill effectively ...