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Thrones are not glorified chairs. They tell remarkable stories

New Delhi, June 14 -- In the 1360s, the Bahmani sultan of the Deccan received from a rajah the present of a throne. Reportedly six cubits long and two broad, "the frame was of ebony, covered with plat... Read More


The stories of the men and women who inspired Ravi Varma

New Delhi, May 10 -- In February 1906, the 10-year-old rani of Travancore was taken to the upstairs window of an old palace. Standing below in the courtyard were two boys, one a college-goer, the othe... Read More


Aurangzeb's tomb: 'Correcting' historical wrongs is a slippery slope

New Delhi, April 12 -- In 1654, the future Mughal emperor Aurangzeb issued a set of strict instructions to one of his sons. The prince was to wake up 72 minutes before sunrise, commanded the father. H... Read More