Al Jazeera English9d
Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
Policemen watch as vehicles are torched during communal clashes prompted by protests demanding the removal of the tomb of 17th-century Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Nagpur, India, on March 17 ...
The New York Times8d
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
The violence, which occurred this week in the city of Nagpur, centered around the tomb of Aurangzeb, a Muslim emperor of India whom Hindu nationalists have vilified as a tyrant who brutalized Hindus.
CNN9d
Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Maharashtra state’s Nagpur city broke out on Monday during a protest led by Hindu nationalist groups demanding the demolition of the tomb of Aurangzeb ...
Indiatimes5d
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. Efforts to reshape historical narratives ...
NDTV11d
Maharashtra Congress Chief's "Aurangzeb" Swipe At D Fadnavis Triggers Row
The controversy over Aurangzeb continues in Maharashtra, with the new state Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal using it as a pejorative for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Mr Sakpal alleged that ...