Mughal Rule

Essays

Jahangir's Kingdom was the Dwelling-place of Bitter Woe

Jahangir's Kingdom was the Dwelling-place of Bitter Woe

A vivid and heart-rending description of the wretched life of the common people in Jahangir's kingdom. Extortion, unpaid, labour, and rampant exploitation were the characteristic traits of his regime.

Wine, Opium, Hunting, Debauchery and Nur Jahan: A Glimpse of Jahangir’s Administration

Wine, Opium, Hunting, Debauchery and Nur Jahan: A Glimpse of Jahangir’s Administration

In this episode of the series on Jahangir's regime, we notice Pelsaert's description of the appalling lifestyle and addictions of Jahangir, exploding several myths.

Episodes from an Oppressive Era: How Hindus Preserved their Dharma Under Shah Jahan’s Tyranny

Episodes from an Oppressive Era: How Hindus Preserved their Dharma Under Shah Jahan’s Tyranny

A series unraveling the truth of Hindu and Sikh persecution under Shah Jahan's regime and the Hindu response thereto

The Civilisational Wound and the Cultural Hoax Called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

The Civilisational Wound and the Cultural Hoax Called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

A historical exploration of the phenomenon commonly known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

Podcast: Congratulations to Yogi Adityanath for restoring the Sanctity of Prayagraj

Podcast: Congratulations to Yogi Adityanath for restoring the Sanctity of Prayagraj

Amid the ongoing, spirited protest by the Hindu community against the SC Verdict on Sabarimala, is some good news of sorts. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the much-awaited and much-needed restoration of the original name of Allahabad: Prayagraj. To be sure, it is not merely