Indian history is replete with instances of so many intriguing & interesting personalities that most historians studying it have often...

This article is part of a series about Red Fort, Delhi. Refer Pixelated Memories – Red Fort complex for the composite post. XXXXXXX...

Baolis or step-wells were constructed throughout India during medieval times for the purposes of pleasure as well as daily use. They were ...

Suppose you are walking down a street flanked by a bustling marketplace on both sides - the shops stock everything - clothes & accesso...

In AD 1739, the Persian emperor Nadir Shah invaded India in order to plunder the magnificent wealth of the floundering Mughal Empire. Alth...

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Although Delhi as a whole is a heritage city, filled with tombs, forts & citadels of kingdoms & dynasties long gone by, the area k...