One man claims to be a descendant of the Mughals. So much so, he has often challenged the ownership of Taj Mahal, the Ram ...
Built in the late 17th century by Aurangzeb’s son, Prince Azam Shah, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum, this mausoleum was intended to rival the Taj Mahal in grandeur. While its ...
Discover the history and beauty of Mughal gardens, including the iconic Taj Mahal gardens and the Moonlight Garden.
Though built later during Mughal decline, it follows the Mughal architectural style and is the tomb of Safdarjung, the Prime ...
The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary ...
First grand Mughal tomb, red sandstone, Persian-influenced architecture. Located in Sikandra, unique blend of Hindu and ...
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India ...
Regardless of the season you pick, you should stick around for more than one day to really soak in all the history that this ...
Tourists at the iconic Taj Mahal experienced an unexpected “sting operation” on Sunday afternoon when a swarm of bees launched a sudden attack near the Royal Gate, triggering panic and chaos. As the ...
The Taj Mahal was built in the 1630s by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658), in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The monument also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.