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Alamgir II: Maratha Expansion, Rohilla Defeat & The Road to Panipat

The reign of Alamgir II (1754–1759) marks yet another turbulent chapter in the final decline of the Mughal Empire. Named after his illustrious ancest…

Ahmad Shah Bahadur: A Weak Emperor, A Powerful Wazir & Abdali’s Advance

The reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748–1754) represents one of the darkest chapters in the decline of the Mughal Empire. Succeeding Muhammad Shah Rang…

Muhammad Shah: End of Mughal Power, Rise of Regional States & Nadir Shah’s Invasion

The long reign of Muhammad Shah (1719–1748) marked one of the most dramatic turning points in the history of the Mughal Empire. He inherited an empir…

Farrukhsiyar’s 1717 Farman: The Little-Known Mughal Decree That Made the British Empire in India Possible

When we talk about how Britain built its empire in India, the spotlight usually falls on the Battle of Plassey in 1757 – Robert Clive, a daring gambl…

Farrukhsiyar: Rise with Sayyid Brothers, Fall with Balaji Vishwanath

The story of Farrukhsiyar is one of dramatic elevation, political dependence, and a tragic fall. Unlike many Mughal princes who carved their path to …

Jahandar Shah: The Puppet Emperor and the Rise of Zulfikar Khan

The death of Bahadur Shah I in 1712 plunged the Mughal Empire into yet another brutal succession battle. Out of this turmoil emerged Jahandar Shah, a…

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Safety Valve Theory and Lightning Conductor Theory: Debates on the Origin of Indian National Congress

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Alamgir II: Maratha Expansion, Rohilla Defeat & The Road to Panipat

Ahmad Shah Bahadur: A Weak Emperor, A Powerful Wazir & Abdali’s Advance

Muhammad Shah: End of Mughal Power, Rise of Regional States & Nadir Shah’s Invasion

Farrukhsiyar’s 1717 Farman: The Little-Known Mughal Decree That Made the British Empire in India Possible

Farrukhsiyar: Rise with Sayyid Brothers, Fall with Balaji Vishwanath

Jahandar Shah: The Puppet Emperor and the Rise of Zulfikar Khan

Safety Valve Theory and Lightning Conductor Theory: Debates on the Origin of Indian National Congress

Farrukhsiyar’s 1717 Farman: The Little-Known Mughal Decree That Made the British Empire in India Possible

Why the Portuguese Brought Cashew to Goa: Land Reclamation and Agricultural Innovation

How Prince Henry the Navigator Sparked the Age of Exploration: From Africa to India

The Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz: Portuguese Dominance and Its Legacy