Babur's sphere of influence in modern terms included the huge area of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and northern India. He founded in 1526 what became the Mughal empire ...

ISLAMABAD, May 02 (APP): The High Commission of Bangladesh in Pakistan hosted a vibrant celebration of Pohela Boishakh, the ...

and it is a day of joyous celebration in Bangladesh. But surely, you have wondered about its history and when or why did it all start? It is believed that it was Mughal Emperor Akbar who ...

Repetition should not be there." He emphasised that while the Mughal period remains a significant part of Indian history, it should not be glorified at the expense of other historical eras.

In India, the festival is celebrated on April 15, while in Bangladesh, it is observed on April 14. History and Significance The origins of Pohela Boishakh date back to the Mughal era.

His bold assertions include ownership claims and support for religious site transformations, keeping Mughal history at the center of public debate. It was in 1947, when India officially ended its ...

Amanda Foreman visits Indian locations to illustrate the rich legacy of Nur Jahan’s cultural achievements and set these in the context of unprecedented political power as a woman in Mughal society.

Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, sits just north of the Buriganga River ... It then flourished as the capital of the Muslim Mughal dynasty of Bengal province (1608–39 and 1660–1704), becoming ...

Yet, here we are again. The recent unrest in Nagpur over the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb is one more reminder that in India, debates over history are not confined to the distant past alone.