Shah Shuja Vandalises Sitakund: The Singing Well of Munger
Munger’s Forgotten History: From the Sacred Sitakund to the Haunted Singing Well.
Cowardice, Servility, Sleaze and Shamelessness: A Brief Profile of Shah Alam II
Shah Alam II, the 11th descendant of Aurangzeb singlehandedly ruined whatever was left of the Mughal Empire. It is a truly deplorable story.
The Horrific Finale: Glimpses of Hindu Persecution by Murshid Quli Khan
The final episode of our series on Murshid Quli Khan narrates some horrific stories of Hindu persecution in Bengal under his regime.
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
Mir Jumla: Aurangzeb’s Confidant who Befriended Telugu Niyogi Brahmins
Mir Jumla who became Aurangzeb's trusted aide, was a reckless plunderer and military commander who became the Prime Minister of the Sultan of Golconda. He entrusted his revenue management to Telugu Niyogi Brahmins.
How the Mughals Paved the Way for the British Takeover of Bharatavarsha
A detailed exploration of how the Mughals almost singlehandedly opened the doors for the eventual takeover of Bharatavarsha by the East India Company.
Historical Cookery over the Gyanvapi Mosque
The Gyanvapi Mosque controversy falls in the same league as the erstwhile Babri Masjid as an example of fake history cooked up by eminent historians.