Indian History
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Who was the last Hindu emperor of India and how many years did he rule? Know here
India | Nov 18, 2025, 02:59 PM ISTIndia's medieval era saw the rise of powerful rulers whose courage, strategic leadership and resistance to foreign invasions shaped the subcontinent’s historical trajectory. The period marked a dramatic turning point, leading to a significant shift in political power across North India.
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List of Indian warriors who are undefeated or never lost a battle | PHOTOS
India | Jul 30, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTHere are some legendary Indian warriors and rulers who are widely regarded as undefeated in battle throughout their reigns. These leaders not only expanded their empires but also displayed extraordinary military strategy, leadership, and diplomatic skill. Read on to know more about them.
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India today is not the India of 1975: Tharoor lambasts 'Emergency', urges to protect democracy
India | Jul 10, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTTharoor noted that India has evolved considerably since 1975, becoming “more self-assured, more advanced, and in many respects a stronger democracy.” However, he warned that the impulses which gave rise to the Emergency still hold relevance and could resurface in different forms today.
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From Alexander to Mughal Babur, 8 foreign invaders who changed course of Indian history | In pics
India | Jul 10, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTSeveral foreign invasions have played a pivotal role in shaping the history of India, with the Mughal incursion standing out as particularly transformative. It was the Mughal conquest that had the most enduring impact. Mughals established a powerful, centralised empire and a rich fusion of cultures.
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Akbar’s Navratnas: The nine gems who shaped a golden era of the Mughal Empire
India | Jul 09, 2025, 07:26 PM ISTFrom Abul Fazl’s historical chronicles to Tansen’s musical genius and Todar Mal’s revenue reforms, each contributed uniquely to the empire’s flourishing under Akbar’s visionary leadership. Their legacy remains a symbol of cultural and intellectual diversity in Indian history.
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From Thanjavur to Gangaikonda: 9 breathtaking architectural marvels of glorious Chola Dynasty
India | Jul 27, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThese temples, along with many others, highlight the Chola dynasty's rich artistic and architectural heritage, showcasing their mastery of stone carving, temple design, and urban planning.
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7 great warriors who defeated Mughals in different battles: In pics
India | Jul 04, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTThese seven historical figures were prominent Indian warriors and leaders who played significant roles in resisting foreign invasions and shaping regional power structures.
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8 lesser-known but yet powerful women in Indian history you should know about
India | Jul 02, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTThe contributions of women in Indian history have long remained overshadowed and underrepresented. Yet, history is rich with women who were warriors, reformers, activists, poets, writers, saints, historians, and astronomers—figures who have been systematically pushed to the margins or even vilified.
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Why is Aurangzeb 'history's most hated Mughal emperor'? Here is everything you need to know
India | Mar 06, 2025, 03:24 PM ISTAurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire, is the most hated king in Indian history. He was the last great imperial power in India before British colonialism. He is known for destroying India politically, socially and culturally.
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History we read has no reference to common people: PM Modi
National | Jan 11, 2020, 09:49 PM ISTThe Prime Minister said lot of things connect to Indian history have remained in the wilderness, while some writers have confined it to mere tales of power struggle, violence and battles of succession.
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Book traces India’s tryst with world’s most precious diamonds
India | Dec 26, 2019, 03:01 PM ISTA new book chronicles how the world's 12 greatest diamonds that emanated from Golconda and Kollur mines in Andhra Pradesh were whisked away by Mughals, Persians, Brits, French, Turks and Russians after centuries of bloody wars, conspiracies and million-dollar deals, and now ensconced in their national treasures. Sanjay Dharwadker's "Diamond In My Palm" goes on to say that ancient India was not only like a golden sparrow but as much a mine of invaluable glittering solitaires.
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Countdown to May 23: A recap of India's tryst with Lok Sabha election
India | May 16, 2019, 11:26 PM ISTAs India awaits its 17th Lok Sabha, India TV brings to you a rundown of how India has been ruled in 72 years since Independence.
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Behind the scenes pictures of 'The Black Prince'- An untold saga of Indian History
Entertainment | May 20, 2017, 03:21 PM ISTThe first look of movie 'The Black Prince' has been revealed today. The film takes a deeper dive into the realm of Indian history and narrates the story of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last ruler of India's richest Kingdom
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Unheard story of Jogendra Nath Sen, first Bengali to be killed in World War I
Life | Apr 09, 2015, 06:08 PM ISTRare pics of Jon Sen, first Bengali martyr in WWIWhile going through Jogendra Nath Sen's broken pair of blood-stained glasses neatly tucked away inside a museum in West Bengal, one could feel a chilling experience winding
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Know the importance of Battle of Longewala in Indian history (in pics)
India | Aug 06, 2014, 07:27 AM ISTNew Delhi: Longewala, a region in Rajasthan situated nearly 6 kms inside the international border, is famous for the most crucial battle in the Indian history: the Indo Pakistan war of 1971.The post was under
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Advani Says, In Indian History, No Leader Maligned So Much As Modi
India | Sep 16, 2011, 04:05 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sep 16: Amid speculation that BJP leader L K Advani is undertaking his yatra to be in the fray for the next Lok Sabha polls, the senior leader today endorsed a US Congressional