A dramatic incident unfolded during the reign of Emperor Jahangir at the height of the Mughal empire. It involved a daring act by one of his trusted generals, Mahabat Khan, which sent shockwaves ...

The Mughal Empire that ruled India for hundreds of years continues to shape the face of Delhi. Here in the sprawling capital, travellers can trace its legacy in restored monuments, archaeological ...

The peacock throne was the pinnacle of Mughal opulence. It's theft and subsequent disappearance remains a mystery till present day. Source: Public Domain Amidst the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, ...

Ancient Greek astronomers and early Islamic scientists used astrolabes as mechanical computers to calculate time, determine ...

Mughal Dynasty: Read the article to find out who were the Mughals, who were the most famous Mughal rulers like Akbar, Babur, Humayun, Jahangir and Shah Jahan among others. Read the article to find out ...

In 1556, at age 13, Akbar became the third Mughal emperor, reigning for about 50 years. Then his son rose to power, taking the name Jahangir, or the “World Seizer.” By the next generation, Jahangir’s ...

Sultana Begum (R), is the last living heir of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor of India. The Mughal Empire has been a controversial topic in the country for ages, with Mughal emperors like ...

Qutub Minar (Qutb Minar) in Delhi is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the world's largest minaret at nearly 236 feet high. The first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Qutb-ud-Din Aybak, ...