For centuries in the Islamic world, books have been treasured as precious objects worthy of royal admiration. This was especially true for India’s Mughal emperors, who reigned over a vast and wealthy ...

Mughal outfits were renowned for their intricate embroidery, luxurious silhouettes, vibrant colours, and sophisticated layering. These stunning garments quickly became a symbol of social status and ...

In the 1580s, Emperor Akbar ordered the translation of the Sanskrit Mahabharata into Persian. The newly minted Mughal epic, called the Razmnamah (Book of War), would prove a seminal work in imperial ...

This Tuesday marks 500 years of the Mughals. And it’s big news, not just for the significant anniversary. After Babur, a prince from Central Asia, defeated the Delhi Sultanate’s Ibrahim Lodi on April ...