World History

Dara 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 one had to fulfill their greatest desire. Only the fittest may...

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Anarkali – 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 head over heels for the beautiful Mughal courtesan, Anarkali and upon...

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The forgotten Mughal prince

The forgotten Mughal prince

Primogeniture is the right of succession belonging to the firstborn child, especially the feudal rule by which the whole real estate of an intestate passed to the eldest son. Alas, this was not the norm and culture of the Mughal Empire. Had it been so, the never-ending tales of betrayals,...

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Fate of a Mughal Prince: Shah Shuja

Fate of a Mughal Prince: Shah Shuja

Dhaka, a city bursting with history and so rich in culture that most of it go unnoticed over the hustle-bustle of the now thriving metropolis. History will speak for itself when Dhaka is recalled when talking about the colorful and entertaining tales, but tragic ones are not non-existent. The...

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