Significance of battle of Plassey in the history of Bengal
When we look at Bangladesh today, it is hard to imagine that this third world country is mostly...
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Month: July 2020
Akbar, the Great
When the word “empire” comes into our minds, there are not many we can think of...
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Jahanara! Sufi Mughal princess
Among the many famous characters of the Mughal era, stands one name that deserves more recognition...
Read MoreDara Shikoh and the peacock throne
From a very early age, the Mughal children were groomed to fight for the throne; they had to know the ropes of battle in order to achieve the highest power, that of the emperor. Bloodshed and murder was a part of the system, if...
Read MoreAnarkali – Mystery or myth
The tragic story of Anarkali and Mughal Emperor Jahangir (Salim), as depicted in the famous 1960 film ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, has always been one of passionate romance and mystery. According to the legend and movie, Prince Salim was...
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