Founded by Babur in 1526, the empire at its height covered an area that stretched from modern-day Afghanistan in central Asia ...

The legendary diamond mines of Golconda are all gone now. Blame it on the demand for their extraordinary stones—devoid of nitrogen, their color has been described as “whiter than white” and “as clear ...

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is a 105.6-carat gemstone that has long been one of the most iconic jewels in history with numerous ...

In the Mughal court, footwear wasn’t just about utility, it was a powerful marker of class, privilege, and status. Emperors ...

Five young men stepped forward one by one, and came back wearing turbans - they became the Panj Pyare, or the five beloved. The guru then initiated them, and so they became the first members of ...

Late scholar Philippe Gilles Rene Missillier spent more than 50 years amassing one of the world’s most impressive collections of Islamic arts and armoury. His collection represents five centuries of ...

2.Randeep Hooda Randeep exuded elegance in a bespoke, burgundy-colored kurta set, which he stylishly paired with a striking printed jacket and a matching turban. 3.Lin Laishram Lin perfectly ...

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel This time, the capital is set to host grand celebrations for Eid-ul-Fitr, featuring processions reminiscent of the Mughal era to ...

In public domain, via Wikimedia Commons When Babur, the great conqueror and founder of the Mughal Empire, first entered India with his armies in the 16th century, he was not impressed by how ...

Members of an organisation called Bharatiya Baudh Sangh allegedly defaced signboards of roads named after Mughal rulers in Lutyens’ Delhi on Friday. The members sprayed black paint on the signboards ...

A 36-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly murdered his wife and stuffed her body into a suitcase before fleeing to Pune, where he later attempted suicide. The incident took place in ...

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramji Lal Suman’s remark in the Rajya Sabha on March 21 and the subsequent furore have given rise to one question – Did Rajasthan’s Rana Sanga invite Mughal ruler Babur to ...