History and Historiography / The Delhi Shoe-Sellers' Riot of 1729 Culminates in the Demolition of the Infidel's Mansion The climax of the infamous Delhi Shoe-Sellers' Riot of 1729 was the destruction of Shubhkaran's mansion on whose debris a mosque was erected. By Sandeep Balakrishna / 4 Feb 2022
History and Historiography / What the Deadly Riot of Delhi Shoe-Sellers in 1729 Reveals about the True Character of Mughal Decline The forgotten Delhi Shoe-Sellers' Riot of 1729 throws a stark and informative light on the real extent of the decay of the Mughal Empire under Muhammad Shah. It also reveals substantial details of the nature of the Muslim society of that period. By Sandeep Balakrishna / 31 Jan 2022
