New opera by sitar player Nishat Khan is visually stunning but incoherent Built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honour the memory of Mumtaz Mahal, his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal is a ...

Shah Jahan Shah Jahan inherited his father Jahangir's admiration for the arts and received aneducationin both intellectual and martial arts.

The 24 most beautiful buildings in the world From the engineering genius of innovative new-builds to some of the planet’s oldest structures, here’s where to find the planet’s most incredible ...

After 370 years, Delhi's Sheesh Mahal has reopened following a meticulous restoration, offering travellers a rare glimpse into the grandeur of Mughal-era architecture.

1. Nur Jahan: The Woman Behind the Marble Before Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, it was his stepmother, Nur Jahan (1577–1645), who pioneered white marble mausoleums. She commissioned Itimad-ud ...

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has said school books glorify Mughal rulers while ignoring their oppression and the bravery of native kings, calling for a truthful representation of Indian history.