• How was Aurangzeb treated by his son?

    Aurangzeb ruled for 51 years, known as a tyrant by the British and historians alike. But his final days were filled with loss and despair. What went wrong? Despite his conquests, Aurangzeb lost everything he had earned. His Deccan campaigns drained his treasury, and his own son rebelled against him! Aurangzeb lamented in letters toRead…

  • Why was Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan imprisoned?

    Shah Jahan had grown older, and his health was declining. This created a power vacuum among his four sons: Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb, Shah Shuja, and Murad Baksh. Shah Jahan favored his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, a liberal and philosophical prince, as his successor. Dara was beside him in his capital at Agra. When his sonsRead…

  • The Controversial Side Of Fatehpur Sikri

    Whenever you read a book about Fatehpur Sikri or watch a documentary, you are told about the fascinating story of 3rd Mughal Akbar and his endeavors, fancy story of a saint and grand structures built by Akbar during his stay here and afterwards as well. But today we will learn about an old controversy associatedRead…