He was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire and is often described as the "last effective Mughal ruler." A devout Muslim, Aurangzeb was an expansionist who imposed tough Sharia laws and brought ...

Aurangzeb inherited one of the largest empires in history — but his tallest ambition of annexing the Deccan region was among ...

Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, is known for his controversial rule marked by military expansion and religious orthodoxy. However, his daily habit of knitting caps for personal income showcases his ...

This was not just another little conflict– it was a notable battle that marked the beginning of the end for the mighty Mughal ...

The Mughal empire had an annual revenue 1.75 crore pounds (Rs 193.15 crore), while the entire British treasury was worth 1.60 crore pounds at the time. The Mughal emperor’s treasury contained 90 ...

The Mughal emperors retain a fraught significance ... of the arts fostered a cultural hybridity that took root among the empire’s elites. No one can agree quite how long that golden age of ...

For this, they prepared to surround the Maratha Empire from all sides. However, Sambhaji made tremendous preparations and defeated the Mughal army, which was much larger than his, in many wars ...

By freeing the spirit of Anarkali from the iron grip of K Asif’s Mughal-e-Azam, director Feroz Abbas Khan has achieved the impossible. As India’s first Broadway-style musical returns to ...

The first time you watch Aurangzeb in this movie, especially among badly dressed buffoons for his minions in the Mughal Empire—at least I was quite struck by Akshaye Khanna under so much ...

Based on the real life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhaava is a historical drama that has taken over the theatres by storm earlier this week. Opening to rave reviews, the film has been ...

Sambhaji was the second Chatrapati of the Maratha kingdom and ruled the empire for about 8 years before he was captured by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The movie explores the ruling period of ...

Keys started in the early 2000s with her piano skills and soulful voice. When she teamed up with Jay-Z for “Empire State of Mind,” it became pure NYC magic. Her chorus, mixed with Jay’s ...