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'Kursee': The Arabic word for chair has a special place in the Quran
The throne in the verse refers to God’s throne, but kursee in its simplest form means chair.The Arabic dictionary defines ...
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The lost grave of Dara Shikoh, murdered by brother Aurangzeb
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb got his brother Dara Shikoh beheaded in Delhi and presented his head to their father, Shah Jahan, ...
'A rapturous read': The best Historical books out now - Rapture By Emily Maguire, The Fisherman's Gift By Julia Kelly, The Golden Throne By Christopher de Bellaigue
Christopher de Bellaigue’s The Lion House is a striking slice of narrative non-fiction with all the verve of an immersive ...