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Why did Panipat become a frequent battlefield that shaped Indian history?
India | July 10, 2025 15:42 ISTYou have probably heard the phrase "Battle of Panipat", as it echoes throughout Indian history because several major battles were fought in Panipat. Three major battles were fought in Panipat, and each changed the course of Indian politics.
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Akbar’s Navratnas: The nine gems who shaped a golden era of the Mughal Empire
India | July 09, 2025 19:26 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 Babur To Aurangzeb: Meaning of names of Mughal Emperors
India | July 09, 2025 14:17 ISTThe names of Mughal emperors have carried significant meanings, reflecting their lineage, aspirations, or personal characteristics. For example, Babur, the founder, was named Zahir-ud-din Muhammad, but is known by the name Babur, which means "tiger" in Persian.
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Queens of influence: Six powerful women who quietly shaped the Mughal empire | In pics
India | July 03, 2025 12:45 ISTSeveral powerful women played pivotal roles in shaping the Mughal Empire from behind the scenes, influencing politics, succession, and culture. Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, was perhaps the most politically active, effectively ruling in his name and issuing imperial orders.
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NCERT drops texts on Mahatma Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity, RSS ban from class 12 textbook
News | April 06, 2023 22:20 ISTNCERT drops texts on Mahatma Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity, RSS ban from class 12 textbook
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Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Akbar and Rukaiya Begum visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Saas Bahu Baur Suspense | November 01, 2018 18:40 ISTAkbar and Rukaiya Begum visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah in the upcoming episode of Dastaan-E-Mohabbat.
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Haryana: Heritage steam engine ‘Akbar’ runs 2 km without driver
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Mughal Emperor Akbar’s name removed from ‘Ajmer Fort’ by Rajasthan Minister
India | March 05, 2017 12:37 ISTSince ages Ajmer fort was known by the acronym ‘Akbar ka Qila’. But recently it has been re-labelled to 'Ajmer ka Qila and Sangrahalaya' in 2015 without a noise.
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Maharana Pratap was a greater hero than Akbar: Rajnath Singh
Politics | May 18, 2015 12:05 ISTPratapgarh (Rajasthan): Speaking on the lines of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) agenda to push for Hindu icons, the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday said that Rajput king Maharana Pratap was a greater hero than
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Road signs with Muslim names defaced in Delhi, right-wing outfit claims responsibility
India | May 15, 2015 9:28 ISTNew Delhi: Signages of roads in Delhi after Muslim personalities such as Emperor Akbar and Firozshah were found defaced on late Wednesday.The names were blackened with ink and posters of right-wing group called Shiv Sena
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Mughal emperor Akbar is the real father of the nation: Markandey Katju
India | March 11, 2015 20:26 ISTAfter calling Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi a British agent, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has described Mughal emperor Akbar as the father of the nation in his blog.“The real Father of the
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Krip Suri 'privileged' to play Akbar on TV
Bollywood | November 01, 2014 18:03 ISTMumbai: Actor Krip Suri, who is playing Akbar in the "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap" historical show, will be shwowcasing the negative side of the Mughal emperor and says it's tough."The role of Akbar
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Bringing economy back on track will take some time: Rajnath Singh
Politics | July 06, 2014 12:48 ISTLucknow: Terming the condition of Indian economy as “serious”, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said though the new government is working to bring the situation back on track, it will take some time to
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It's easy to play Akbar, says Rajat Tokas
Bollywood | January 19, 2014 10:49 ISTKarjat: Small screen actor Rajat Tokas, who plays the male lead in "Jodha Akbar", says he is soft spoken in real life but did not face any problem playing the "authoritative" character."Akbar was very authoritative
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I Will Come Back, Says Musharraf
World | April 11, 2011 18:03 ISTIslamabad, Apr 11: Dismissing reports that he has dropped plans to return to Pakistan after the military here refused to provide him extra security, former President Pervez Musharraf has said he had never made such
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Pray For My Son, Pray I Have Another, Said Veiled Carla Bruni At Dargah
India | December 06, 2010 14:59 ISTAgra, Dec 5: The custodian of Salim Chishti dargah at Fatehpur Sikri Peerzada Rais Mian Chishti asked Carla Bruni, the First Lady of France : "What is your wish, your prayer?" "Pray for my son, and
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