Mughal India lost control of key lands 285 years ago today, and it marked the beginning of Afghanistan as a separate nation.

Rangila celebrating Holi, by Bhupal Singh, c. 1737. Photographs courtesy Asia Society Museum New York’s Park Avenue was briefly home to the gilded age of Muhammad Shah and 12 other Mughal ...

In 1722, disgusted by the corruption and intrigue during the time of Muhammad Shah ‘Rangeela’ and hopeful of founding his own state in Deccan, as the Nizam left Delhi (where he was Prime ...

Muhammad Shah popularly known as Rangila (the colourful), preferred to spent more time in harem than court. He was more than pleased to leave the empire in the hands of Safdarjung. The tradition ...