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History of Mughal Empire: Origin, Dynasty, Rulers & Timeline The Mughal Empire was a dominant Islamic power that ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1858. The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur after the 1526 Battle of Panipat. The empire was known for its immense wealth and cultural synthesis of Persian and Indian traditions.

The Rise of the Mughal Empire: How Babur’s Vision Shaped Indian History

Urdubegis The urdubegis were a group of female warriors in the Mughal Empire , who protected the zenana, the harem of the emperor. Although the origins of female bodyguards go back to the beginning of Indian civilizations, the urdubegis were a Mughal creation. The only member of the urdubegis known by name is Bibi Fatima, who served in Humayun’s and Akbar’s court. Continue reading…

The English and Dutch East India Companies’ Invasions of India In the early 17th century, the Dutch and English East India Companies turned their eyes towards India, as part of their grand schemes to develop extensive trade networks across the Indian and China Seas. They were faced with two significant challenges: 1) gaining the favor of the Mughals who now controlled most of North India and, 2) pushing out the Portuguese who were well entrenched along the west coast. Continue reading…

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Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan The story of the Mughal Empire is a fascinating one. It has most of the historical elements that one might expect out of an empire: powerful male rulers, wars of succession, magnificent buildings, conflicts between religious and non-religious beliefs, and a plethora of secondary research that examines this empire’s artistic or scientific advancements. Yet, the one woman who came close to gaining power and being a sovereign ruler in this empire is often overlooked in these accounts. Ruby Lal, in her book Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan , goes beyond the Mughal empress’s more well-known “love” stories with Jahangir and comprehensively examines the exceptionally talented, intelligent, and wise Mughal ruler Nur Jahan (1577 - 1645 CE). Many accounts have attributed her eventual political power to her marriage to Jahangir (1569 - 1627 CE), the fourth Mughal emperor, but, as Lal shows, her political career included much more than her marriage. Many times, Lal’s broad and inclusive approach toward Nur Jahan gives the book a cinematic mood that makes it very approachable. The author presents the trajectory of Nur Jahan’s life in the form of an engagingly written narrative story starting from her birth outside present-day Kandahar, Afghanistan when her name was still Mihr us-Nisa to how she eventually became the most popular queen of Mughal India . The author also extensively discusses the sociocultural milieu of India during the 17th century, including the royal households, harems, battles, and the relationships among all the major social and political figures in Mughal Empire’s history. Continue reading…

This is Khairul Manzil Masjid literally meaning ‘the most auspicious of houses’; located opposite to the Purana Qila and was built in 1561 by Maham Anga, a powerful wet nurse of Emperor Akbar. Anga was the foster mother of Akbar and briefly ruled the Mughal empire when Akbar was a young boy. Some accounts say this was Delhi’s first Mughal mosque, and definitely, the first such mosque to be commissioned by a woman. Built in : 1561 📸 November, 2017 #mughalarchitecture #heritagemosque #heritagearchitecture #mosques #mughalempire #delhigram #delhighted #delhiblogger #delhiexplorer #delhi #delhidiaries #safar_delhi #oldheritage #olddelhi (at Khairul Manzil Masjid) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVGAXxXItJG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mughal Architecture The Taj Mahal’s Symmetry and Symbolic Power

The Rise of the Mughal Empire: How Babur’s Vision Shaped Indian History The rise of the Mughal Empire began with Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, who laid the foundation of one of India’s greatest dynasties. In 1526, he defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat, marking the start of Mughal rule. Babur’s vision combined Persian, Turkish, and Indian influences, shaping a powerful empire known for its military strength, cultural advancements, and architectural marvels. His leadership set the stage for future emperors like Akbar, who expanded and solidified Mughal rule, leaving a lasting impact on Indian history. For Details Watch Video: https://shorturl.at/nFmO9

Royal Women in the Mughal Empire It was not only the Mughal emperors that left an indelible mark in the history of the Indian subcontinent but also the queens and princesses. The latter’s contributions to art, architecture , literature , cuisine, refinement, and administrative institutions were remarkable. The impact of these women is still being felt in the life of the people of India , Bangladesh, and Pakistan today. –> Mumtaz Mahal Unknown Artist (Public Domain) Continue reading…

War Between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh is the War Between Two Ideologies

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Aurangzeb: The Controversial Mughal Emperor aurangzeb Aurangzeb, also known as Alamgir, was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling from 1658 to 1707. He was one of the most powerful and controversial rulers in Indian history, expanding the empire to its greatest territorial extent while facing numerous internal and external challenges. His reign is marked by both military conquests and strict religious policies, making him a… Aurangzeb: The Controversial Mughal Emperor

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Sholeh A. Quinn. Persian historiography across Empires: the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals (2021) Sholeh A. Quinn. Persian historiography across Empires: the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals (2021) https://www.avetruthbooks.com/2023/05/sholeh-a-quinn-persian-historiography-across-empires-the-ottomans-safavids-and-mughals-2021.html?feed_id=16721

The Mughal Empire and Persian Literature The Mughal Empire was an empire that spanned 3 centuries from the 16th century to the 19th. Its legitimacy was partially predicated on its ruling dynasty’s descendancy from the Mongol’s of Asia. Its first ruler, Babur was a descendent of Timur and Ghangis Khan. Interestingly, The word “Mughal” is derived from the Arabic and Persian corruption of “Mongol.” Another word used by those living in the empire was “ Gurkani ” which emphasized the Mongol the heritage of the empire. The Mughal Empire also brought new strides in literature, specifically Persian literature. Babur, the first ruler of the Mughal Empire, provided monetary support for literaries and poets in his domain. They mostly wrote in Persian because that was the language of the Mughals. Persian literature made its most incredible strided during the time of Akbar, the grandson of Babur. Works of historical and literary importance flourished in this time like Tabaqat-I- Akbari by Khwajah Nizamuddin Ahmed, Ain-I-Akbari by Abul Fazl, and Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh by Badaunjust to name a few. Other than original works of persian literature, there was also a mass translation of other works into persian during Akbar’s time. King Akbar even had a library of about 24,000 manuscripts all because of his fondness for the arts. The most important of these translated works was the Mahabharata, a major Sankrit work. It was translated with the title Raim Namah. The reason for such an excess of literature not only just in Persian (but primarily) but in Urdu, Punjabi, Sanskrit, etc. was due partly to the peace that was maintained for a time in the Mughal Empire and to the patronage of the Empire’s rulers in an attempt to solidify the importance and relevance of the empire. -عبد المسیح

Changing Aligarh to Harigarh: Renaming Cities, an attempt to remove History?

Recently, The Aligarh district panchayat has proposed the Uttar Pradesh government for renaming Aligarh to Harigarh. Another idea to rename Firozabad district Chandra Nagar is circulating. Well, this is not the first time, the government has proposed changing the names of the city.