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Delhi Sultanate to Mughals to British Raj: Evolution of Waqf in India
From its origin in 12th century to the expansion and institutionalisation during Mughal rule, Waqf has not only functioned as a charitable endowment system but also as a symbol of political assertion ...
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INDIA'S MAGNIFICENT MONUMENTS: ICONS OF GRANDEUR
India, a land steeped in history and heritage, boasts some of the most magnificent monuments in the world. These ...
Hindustan Times22d
HistoriCity: Rajasthan’s Bayana houses a neglected gem, India’s oldest Idgah
Built for special congregations particularly during festivals ... The celebrated Jama Masjids of Delhi and Agra remain icons of Mughal architecture and are thronged by devotees and tourists ...
The Indian Express9d
These 5 monuments in India generated the highest revenue through ticket sales in FY 2023-24
The Ministry of Culture shared detailed data regarding revenue and visitor statistics at India’s famous and protected monuments in response ... Qutb Minar was built as a victory minaret by Delhi ...
The Indian Express16d
Delhi HC orders status quo at Nizamuddin’s 14th-century Kalan Masjid as petitioners allege illegal constructions
During the hearing, while the MCD said ... Kalan Mosque is one of the mosques built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, who was the wazir of the Delhi sultanate under Firuz Shah Tughlaq. Story continues below ...
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An Absorbing Dialectic within the ‘Hindu Right’
He had even built ... sites and monuments. Indologist Wendy Doniger, in her book Hindus: An Alternative History, confuses the Jama Masjid with the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque commissioned by ...
Hindustan Times5d
Delhi govt's tourism push: Shades, food trucks at monuments, cultural events in focus
New Delhi, From placing food trucks and installing shades around monuments to organising film festivals and digital campaigns the Delhi government is rolling out a host of initiatives to boost ...
The New Indian Express27d
Road signboards named after Mughals defaced in Lutyens' Delhi
Veer Savarkar Marg was pasted over the signboard of Shahjahan Road, Ahilya Bai Marg was pasted over Tughlaq Lane and Maharishi Valmiki Marg was pasted over Akbar Road. NEW DELHI: Members of a ...
Indiatimes29d
You made 'Sheesh Mahal', we will build houses for poor: CM Rekha Gupta's jibe at Arvind Kejriwal during Delhi Budget
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta criticized ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal, accusing AAP of failed promises, during her Rs 1 lakh crore budget presentation. Promoting Delhi as a tourism hub and revamping education are ...
The Telegraph24d
Veiled view: Editorial on Union culture minister’s threat against historical monuments built by 'invaders'
The clause of protection for ancient monuments may no longer be written in stone in New ... the pedestal of the statue of John Nicholson in Delhi was denotified last year. It is possible that some ...
The New Indian Express5d
107 vehicles seized during Delhi Police special drive
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police conducted a public safety drive across the city during which more than 1,400 people were detained and 107 vehicles were impounded, officials said on Friday. The ...