Before being known as Prayagraj, the city had two major historical names: Prayag and Allahabad. These names reflect the ...

Did you know that Emperor Akbar — the most powerful Muslim ruler in India’s history — gradually stopped offering Islamic prayers, rejected many traditional rituals, and eventually crafted a ...

Amer, near current-day Jaipur, was ruled by Kachwaha Rajputs during Akbar's time. The emperor is historically believed to have married Bharmal's daughter in 1569 as part of a strategic alliance.

Emperor Akbar's court shone with the Navratnas. These nine gems shaped Mughal culture and intellect. Abul Fazl wrote history. Raja Todar Mal reformed taxes. Birbal offered wit. Tansen composed music.