Murshid Quli Khan’s Ijtara System and Bengali Cinema
As the Subahdaar of Bengali, Murshid Quli Khan introduces the Ijtara system of revenue collection which has far-reaching consequences lasting up to the early 20th century
North Mumbai Elections of 1962: When Nawab Nehru Batted for a Communist Traitor
In the 1962 general elections for North Mumbai, Nehru inaugurated an ugly precedent of debasing public discourse only in order to get his Man Friday, V.K. Krishna Menon elected
The Pathetic Breakdown of the Mughal Dynasty and the Resurgence of Murshid Quli Khan
Aurangzeb's grandson Azim-us-Shan dies in a botched up war for succession, which is followed by another series of such wars. In the end, Murshid Quli Khan is elevated as the Subahdaar of Bengal, which begins a new chapter in his career.
The Mahakumbh Mela: A Masterclass
Presenting an in-depth video explaining the various dimensions of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on 13 January, 2025
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[PHOTOESSAY] The Multidimensional Maha Kumbha Mela
A long form essay exploring the various elevating facets of the fabulous inner journey called the Kumbha Mela
Aurangzeb’s Death and Murshid Quli Khan’s Exile to the Dakkhan
Aurangzeb’s death changes Murshid Quli Khan's fortunes for the worse. His enemy Azim-ud-din now takes revenge by banishing Quli to the Dakhhan
Murshidabad: The City Founded by a Shia Bigot
Muhammad Hadi successfully destroys his assassination plot hatched by Aurangzeb's grandson. He gets the title Murshid Quli Khan and renames the city of Makhsudabad as Murshidabad.
Muhammad Azim-ud-din: Aurangzeb’s Grandson and the Extortionist of Bengal
Aurangzeb’s grandson, Muhammad Azim-ud-din was appointed as the Subahdaar of Bengal in 1697. He ruled the province with shocking oppression and extortion and clashed with Muhammad Hadi or Murshid Quli Khan
Murshid Quli Khan: The Brahmana who Founded Murshidabad
The first episode of a comprehensive history of Murshid Quli Khan, Aurangzeb's confidant and the first Nawab of Bengal
How Indian Communists Helped the Muslim League to Carve out Pakistan
This is a little-known story of how the Indian Communists actively helped the Muslim League to create Pakistan