Shah Jahan

Essays

How the Mughals Paved the Way for the British Takeover of Bharatavarsha

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.

The Superstitions of Moslems in Jahangir's Era and Jahangir's Demolition of his Son's Tomb

The Superstitions of Moslems in Jahangir's Era and Jahangir's Demolition of his Son's Tomb

Francisco Pelsaert provides a vivid description of the superstitions of Muslims during Jahangir's rule. A notable feature includes the enormous proliferation of pirs and sufis who were able to hoodwink the masses by claiming divine powers for themselves.

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.

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi Should Stop Giving Speeches from the Red Fort: There are Meaningful Civilisational Alternatives

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi Should Stop Giving Speeches from the Red Fort: There are Meaningful Civilisational Alternatives

The Prime Ministerial speeches from the Red Fort on Independence and Republic Days are Nehruvian relics and must be abandoned in favour of more meaningful civilisational alternatives

How the Blazing Eloquence of Acharya Kavindra Became a Moonlit Service to Sanatana Dharma

How the Blazing Eloquence of Acharya Kavindra Became a Moonlit Service to Sanatana Dharma

A historical essay narrating the extraordinary eloquence of Acharya Kavindra in Shah Jahan's Court

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

Yes. The Taj Mahal is a Despot’s Monument to a Woman

Yes. The Taj Mahal is a Despot’s Monument to a Woman

A cultural analysis of the real symbolism of the Taj Mahal