The Banking House That Helped Hand Bengal to the British
Jagat Seth was more than the name of a wealthy banker in 18th-century Bengal. It became associated with one of
Mughal Empire: History, Rulers, Wars and Legacy
The Mughal Empire history began with Babur’s victory at Panipat in 1526 and became one of the most consequential imperial
Naneghat Inscription: The Forgotten Powers Behind an Ancient Trade Route
Today, Naneghat is known as a dramatic mountain pass in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats. Nearly two thousand years ago, however, this
Khadija Zaman Begum: What We Know About Tipu Sultan’s Forgotten Wife
There are names in history that survive because their lives were extensively documented. Then there are names that survive almost
Ketevan the Martyr: The Mystery of the Queen’s Lost Relics in Goa
A Georgian queen died in Safavid Persia in the 17th century. Centuries later, an arm bone was discovered beneath the
Abdul Reza Shahlai: The Iranian Commander Who Keeps Reappearing
On January 3, 2020, the United States killed one of Iran’s most famous military commanders, Qasem Soleimani, in a drone
Barbadgaon: The Lost Settlement Near Sir Creek
A remote patch of western Kutch, once dismissed as a deserted landscape, is now raising a much bigger question: what
Muziris History: The Lost Port Behind India’s Ancient Pepper Trade
Nearly 2,000 years ago, ships crossed the Arabian Sea toward the southwest coast of India carrying merchants, financiers and cargoes
Govishan Mound: The Lost City Beneath Kashipur Is Being Dug Up Again
A strange circular brick structure has appeared beneath the soil at Govishan Mound in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. At first glance, it
PNS Hunain: The History Behind Its Name
A Pakistani naval vessel has suddenly become the centre of attention in India after a collision with an Indian Navy
Kumhar Tekri: The 42 Skeletons That Baffled Ujjain
There are archaeological discoveries that answer questions. And then there are discoveries that seem to create more questions every time
Poompuhar: The Ancient Port Beneath the Sea
There is a strange moment in archaeology when the map stops making sense. A city that once stood at the