Mughal History

Essays

The Loathsome Sleaze of Jahangir's Nobles: Mahals as Dens of Lust

The Loathsome Sleaze of Jahangir's Nobles: Mahals as Dens of Lust

A vivid description of the life and lifestyle of Jahangir's Nobles and Aristocrats including a sleazy picture of what went on in their Mahals

Muslim Marriages in Jahangir’s Agra: An Eyewitness Account

Muslim Marriages in Jahangir’s Agra: An Eyewitness Account

This is the first part of a series describing the Muslim society, culture, and lifestyle of Agra during Jahangir's rule. It is an eyewitness account of a Dutch merchant stationed in the city for seven years starting from 1618.

Murder Thy Dad for Power: The Ugly Mughal Truth at the Heart of Shah Jahan’s Letter to Jahangir

Murder Thy Dad for Power: The Ugly Mughal Truth at the Heart of Shah Jahan’s Letter to Jahangir

An obscure letter written by Khurram to his father Jahangir, threatens him with sword action if he were not granted dynastic succession.

Tarikh-i-Habibi: I was Sure he Would Stab me at the First Opportunity: K.K. Muhammed

Tarikh-i-Habibi: I was Sure he Would Stab me at the First Opportunity: K.K. Muhammed

An exposition on the career of Marxist historian Irfan Habib from the early days

Acharya Jadunath Sarkar: The Brilliant Flower whose Fragrance Knows no Death

Acharya Jadunath Sarkar: The Brilliant Flower whose Fragrance Knows no Death

At the zenith of Bharatavarsha’s Modern Renaissance, scholarship of the highest degree was not only actively sought after but was passionately nurtured and passed on to successive generations in keeping with the true traditions of the Indian learning heritage. In this period, the genius of Sanatana civilization and culture

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