Bahadur shah zafar

This week’s reading list includes a volume on old Delhi, another on Nepal, and a how-to book on throwing the perfect party read more

Author William Dalrymple’s new release is a result of six years of extensive research on East India Company and their ruthless pursuit of power. read more

The palace housed one of Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) oldest museums, which was opened by the British in 1911. read more

Prince Habeebuddin Tucy wants the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land to be handed over to him saying he is the rightful owner of the land as a descendant of first Mughal emperor Babar, who constructed Babri Masjid in 1529. read more

The Red Fort barracks, reminiscent of the Mutiny, have undergone a makeover. read more

YH Tucy, wo says he’s the great grandson of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, also said the Sunni Waqf board was a “land grabber”, read more

In Pull of Pulses Full of Beans, author Salma Husain delves on the history of lentils, shares recipes of unique preparations made with dal, and shows how it was popular with both commoners and Mughal royalty. read more