Battle of Khanwa

The Battle of Khanwa was fought on 16 March 1527 near Khanwa in present-day Rajasthan between Babur and the Rajput-Afghan confederacy led by Rana Sanga of Mewar. The battle followed Babur’s victory at the First Battle of Panipat (1526) and became a decisive struggle for political supremacy in North India. Causes of the Battle After Panipat, Babur intended to establish a permanent e

Ahmad Shah Abdali (Ahmad Shah Durrani)

Who was Ahmad Shah Abdali? Ahmad Shah Abdali, also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani, was the founder of the Durrani Empire and one of the most important Afghan rulers of the 18th century. After the death of Nadir Shah in 1747, Ahmad Shah emerged as the leader of the Afghan forces and established the Durrani Empire. His Indian campaigns were largely motivated by the pursuit of wealth, politica

Maharaja Chhatrasal

Maharaja Chhatrasal was recently in the news as the second day of the Mahua Festival, organized at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, Shyamal Hills, Bhopal, was dedicated to celebrating his life, legacy, and contribution to the history and culture of Bundelkhand. Who was Maharaja Chhatrasal? Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 19 December 1731) was one of the greatest Rajput war

Gajapati Empire

A Telugu medieval inscription linked to the Gajapati rulers of Odisha has been recently discovered at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. The inscription was found on a stone pillar at Ramachandrapura Agraharam in Guntur. This discovery is significant as it highlights the southern extent and cultural influence of the Gajapati Empire, particularly in the Telugu-speaking regions. About the

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Recently, the Supreme Court of India declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the practice of state-sponsored ceremonial honours, specifically the offering of a ‘Chadar’ by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The matter has brought renewed attention to the historical and spiritual significance of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Mughal Miniature Painting

A Mughal miniature painting titled “A Family of Cheetahs in a Rocky Landscape”, attributed to the celebrated Mughal painter Basawan (c. 1575–80), has set a new world record at Christie’s auction in London, selling for £10.2 million (~$13.6 million). Created during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605), the artwork is executed in opaque pigments with gold h