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Delhi’s Red Fort: A monument of power, rebellion, and independence
Delhi’s Red Fort has always been a stage for politics, sometimes bloody, at other times petty. Its history hides layers of drama, both tragic and monumental.
Published on Aug 17, 2024 08:56 PM IST
'Mughals, British didn't...': Court to hear petition against ‘urs’ at Taj Mahal
This year, the urs at Taj Mahal will take place between February 6 and February 8.
Published on Feb 03, 2024 09:19 AM IST
Zafar Mahal: Last Mughal emperor’s summer palace falls into ruin
Zafar Mahal, an ASI-protected monument, was originally built by Akbar Shah II in 1820 and was expanded during Bahadur Shah Zafar’s reign
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 06:20 PM IST
As time, as flowers go by
The British Library holds an album of 68 Mughal flower studies, compiled by Prince Dara Shikoh in 1641-42, which reveals how the Mughal court artists emulated western botanical and zoological studies. The album was presented to his wife, Nadira Banu Begum, whom he married in 1633. The delicate execution of the paintings has led to the album being regarded as a ?treasure? among the library's vast collections.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 01:57 AM IST
Vikram Jit Singh
Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here
Tourists visiting the Taj Mahal for night viewing will be allowed to enter in batches of 50 people per slot, as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court. The tickets can be booked one day in advance.
Updated on Aug 21, 2021 09:08 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi