The Culture of Food: Delhi’s Gastronomical Sensibility
The city of Delhi as we knew it in 1947, has fundamentally changed. Pre-1947, Delhi was the city of Shahjahanabad…
Kashmir’s Old Capitals
Around 26kms from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, near the Jhelum river is a monumental jigsaw puzzle in stone. The…
The Evolution of Spaces and Markets around the Jama Masjid
The Jama Masjid was completed in 1656, which was 16 years after the formal inauguration of the city of Shahjahanabad.…
Culture and Condition of the Qila-e-Moalla during Mughal Era
Built-in the 17th century, the Qila-e-Moalla (Red Fort) is credited as one of the most marvelous creations of the Mughals.…
The Tomb of Safdar Jung
The Safdar Jang tomb was built for Mirza Muqin Abul Mansur Khan, whom we today know as Safdar Jang. The…
Bahadur Shah Zafar’s last day as the Mughal Emperor
On 20th September 1857, the British consolidated their control over Delhi and it was the end for many sepoys that were…
The Tomb of Adham Khan
Delhi, the capital of India is known for its vibrancy, culture, and illustrious past. Delhi is built up of 8…
The Kalighat Paintings of Kolkata
Our initial view of the traditional Kalighat paintings that emerged along the Kali Temple in South Calcutta comes from the…
Bibi Zuleikha: The Mother of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
Bibi Zuleikha Saheba, the mother of Sultan ul-Mashaikh (chief of the saints), Mehboob e Illahi Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is today…
Condition of the Mughal Family, Court, and Emperors in the Early-19th Century
As the later Mughals ascended on the throne and got coronated as emperors, the was a massive decline in the…