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Opinion | Aurangzeb, The Ghosts Of History, And The Politics of Remembrance
The ideological battle unfolding today, whether over Aurangzeb or the broader legacy of Islamic rule, reflects the interplay ...
Khultabad town, housing Aurangzeb tomb, to be renamed as Ratnapur: Minister
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat announced plans to rename Khultabad, the location of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, to ...
Deadlock Over Aurangzeb: Rethinking South Asian History Writings
The recent controversy surrounding the 17th-century Mughal ruler Aurangzeb is a vivid example of how intensely history can be ...
Lessons In Governance From Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth Mughal emperor of India, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Indian history ...
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Maharashtra: Khultabad, home to Aurangzeb’s tomb, to be renamed Ratnapur
Maharashtra government to rename Khultabad as Ratnapur, says minister Sanjay Shirsat, citing historical relevance and legacy ...
Stop reading history on WhatsApp: Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangzeb
Raj Thackeray, MNS chief, criticized attempts to incite communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb, stressing that history ...
'Not Aurangzeb's descendants': Mohan Bhagwat's pre-condition for RSS applicants
A volunteer asked if he could bring his Muslim neighbours to RSS Shakhas. Bhagwat said only those who can chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and show respect for the saffron flag are allowed ...
'Chhaava' vs Aurangzeb: Historian Dr Manu Pillai Separates Facts From Narratives
Historian Dr. Manu S. Pillai delves into Aurangzeb's battles in the Deccan, his ultimate defeat, and how his legacy is used ...
Aurangzeb row: What’s behind the history wars?
History and politics shape modern nationalism worldwide. India's debates on historical figures like Aurangzeb highlight complex national sentiments. E ...