Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal's names have been linked to each other throughout history, especially due to their connection ...

Love experiencing a piece of history? Move beyond Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb to admire lesser-known Mughal gems such as Pari Mahal and Akbar’s Tomb. As the weather cools down, with the mild winter ...

From hand-carved temples and 9th-century stairwells to Raj-era monuments and fortresses dating back to the Mughal dynasty, the most beautiful historic buildings in India are living proof of the many ...

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...

A centuries-old secret beneath the Lahore Fort has been rediscovered. The long-forgotten Khilwat Khana chambers, hidden below the fort’s Khilwat Khana and Shah Burj Quadrangle, have been meticulously ...

While the Taj Mahal is the central point of an Agra trip, the city offers other significant historical sites and engaging ...

Lahore is a fascinating and rewarding city to explore. The city’s later history can be illuminated through its buildings, the most significant periods being the Mughal and late-Mughal centuries, the ...

Foreword / Hussa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah -- Preface -- Introduction -- Temple jali traditions / George Michell -- Sacred symbols: jalis of the Gujarat Sultanate -- Celestial geometry: jalis of the ...