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  Who was the last Hindu emperor of India and how many years did he rule? Know here

  India | November 18, 2025 14:59 IST

  India'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 | July 30, 2025 21:41 IST

  Here 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 | July 10, 2025 11:40 IST

  Tharoor 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 | July 10, 2025 7:12 IST

  Several 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 | July 09, 2025 19:26 IST

  From 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 | July 27, 2025 12:40 IST

  These 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 | July 04, 2025 13:15 IST

  These 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 | July 02, 2025 20:36 IST

  The 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 | March 06, 2025 15:24 IST

  Aurangzeb 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

  Politics | January 11, 2020 21:49 IST

  The 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 | December 26, 2019 15:01 IST

  A 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 23:26 IST

  As 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 15:21 IST

  The 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 | April 09, 2015 18:08 IST

  Rare 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 | August 06, 2014 7:27 IST

  New 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 | September 16, 2011 16:05 IST

  New 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