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Royal subahdars: Mughal princes in Dhaka

The fact that he was the emperor’s son had its advantages when it came to ruling the region. Shah Shuja dethroned Dhaka as a Mughal capital, transferring it to Rajmahal. 
17 December 2023, 11:00 AM

Dhaka and its Mughal mosques

If you haven't, you definitely should! The picturesque domes, the surroundings around the main buildings, and the often small and elegant interior all deserve the attention of a Dhaka buff. 
9 November 2023, 11:00 AM

A forgotten history: The Prince who dethroned Dhaka as a capital

His tenure in Bengal began in 1639, and a curious footnote would be that he actually stripped Dhaka of its status as a Mughal capital, shifting the seat of government to Rajmahal (a place now in India).
29 October 2023, 11:00 AM

No decision on excavation at Qutub Minar: India's culture minister

India’s Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy tonight (May 22, 2022) denied media reports claiming that the Archaeological Survey of India would be conducting an excavation at the iconic Qutub Minar complex Delhi.
22 May 2022, 17:28 PM

Sabiha Huq's 'The Aviary': History depicted by three Mughal princesses and a Kashmiri queen

Sabiha Huq excavates and discusses overlooked texts written by Muslim women and questions the position of women within Islamic cultures in South Asia at large.
18 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Of kormas and yoghurt sauces

This dish is for those who relish mildly spiced preparations. Perfected at the Mughal kitchen, it is still highly regarded as a celebration food.
18 July 2021, 11:01 AM