Painting of King Muhammad Shah playing Holi in history book – Photo: File photo Expansion Holi festival was celebrated with great pomp during the Mughal period. The emperors did not shy away from colour, but loved it. This thing is mentioned in history. Emperor Jahangir used to throw colors on his courtiers with a bamboo water pipe. AMU’s Emeritus Professor and Historian Prof. Irfan Habib told that in history there is mention of throwing color in the shell of cattle horn. After this, Emperor Jahangir got a bamboo water pipe…
Read MoreTag: Mughal king
Why did the Mughal emperor keep eunuchs in his court? Very few people know this truth?
Most people know that the Mughals ruled India for a long time. But do you know that the Mughal emperor also kept eunuchs in his court? Perhaps very few people would know this. Today we will tell you why the Mughal emperors kept eunuchs in their court? After all, what was the intention of the Mughal emperor behind keeping eunuchs. Eunuchs in the court In the Mughal rule, eunuchs were given many important responsibilities. For example, during the reign of Akbar, eunuchs were at the center of power. Historian…
Read MoreDid Akbar’s most special Navratna Birbal die in a battle? Did he die on this day?
Since childhood, you must have heard stories and tales of Akbar-Birbal. You all know that Birbal, who was among Akbar’s special Navaratnas, was known for his presence of mind and intelligence. But do you know how Birbal died and what was his real name? Today we are going to tell you how Birbal died. What is the real name of Birbal? Birbal was considered Akbar’s most beloved person. Is considered close. According to the information, Birbal’s real name was Mahesh Das. It is said that whenever Emperor Akbar was…
Read MoreOn whose land did Shahjahan build Taj Mahal, what does history say?
Taj Mahal built in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh is a world heritage mausoleum. Let us tell you that it was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The name of Taj Mahal is also included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. According to the information, it took about 22 years to build the Taj Mahal. But do you know on whose land Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal? Today we will tell you on which Hindu king’s…
Read More