Bahadur Shah Zafar

Remembering Mirza Ghalib, Delhi's beloved Urdu and Persian poet, on his 221st birth anniversary

Ghalib was born in Kala Mahal at Agra on 27 December, 1797 and hailed from a Central Asian family of Aibak Turks who would traditionally serve as soldiers.

In the Mulberry Courtesan, Sikeena Karmali weaves the story of a young woman in Bahadur Shah Zafar's crumbling empire

The Mulberry Courtesan is a feminist book and yet Laale’s narrative is overshadowed by the twilight of the Mughal Empire

Google Doodle is celebrating renowned Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib's 220th birth anniversary

Google is celebrating the 220th birthday of one of the most iconic Urdu poet, popularly known by one of his Pen-name Ghalib which means 'dominant'.

Ayodhya dispute: Man claiming to be Mughal descendant demands appointment as caretaker of property

A man claiming to be the descendant of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar staked claim over the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya

Govt plans to changes syllabus that glorifies Mughal 'looters', says UP deputy CM

Govt plans to changes syllabus in schools that glorifies Mughal looters as ancestors: UP Deputy CM

Narendra Modi wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah Zafar's grave, puja at Kali temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrapped up his Myanmar trip with visits to the 'mazar' of last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, besides performing puja at the Kalibari Temple in Yangon.

Centre refuses to share details on India's efforts in Kohinoor retrieval

The Centre has declined to share details of India's efforts to get back the famous Kohinoor diamond from the UK, saying the matter was subjudice.

How the condition of Muslims in India can be redeemed

For their own sake, Muslims need to come out of the shell they have retreated into. They need some assistance and encouragement to do so. The state along with the wider community in the country have a role to play in this.