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Moran: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Beloved
Catch the story of Moran, a courtesan, who became the beloved wife of Maharaj Ranjit Singh of Punjab.
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India through Manucci’s eyes
The properties of the Mango, the opulent Mughal court, the behavior of the Portuguese; all these and more are the observations of Venetian traveller Nicollo Manucci which he conveyed through his memoirs.
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Crocodiles Through Indian History
The crocodile may be regarded as a fearsome beast by mere mortals but it occupies a special place among the gods. Meet an intriguing creature with a split personality
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Jahangir Diaries
The Mughal emperor Jahangir comes alive through his memoirs, in Parvati Sharma’s new book ‘Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait of a Great Mughal’. Catch the ‘Story Behind the Story’ -
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Delhi’s Ashoka Connection
Delhi is a city with a rich history, much of it well-documented. But do you know that strewn across various parts of the capital are hidden treasures from the 3rd Century BCE?