Culture, Places
The Taj Doppelgängers
ADMIN , January 5, 2022 , Comments Off on The Taj Doppelgängers
The Taj Mahal, one of the Wonders of the World is considered the pinnacle of Mughal architecture. It has a beautiful facade that is immediately recognisable and it tells many poignant stories. But there are some lesser known monuments that bear a resemblance to the Taj, with equally intriguing stories behind them.
History, India, People
How Shahjahan seized the Mughal throne
ADMIN , January 28, 2021 , Comments Off on How Shahjahan seized the Mughal throne
Any history textbook will tell you that Shahjahan was a great Mughal emperor. But did you know that he was neither the rightful legal heir nor a favourite son? Yet, he managed to ascend the most coveted Mughal throne.
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