A portrait of Gulbadan Begum, author of the Humayun-nama, and the only woman historian of any medieval Islamic dynasty
Writing Herstory
Discover Mughal Women’s Roles In History
Ladies of the royal zenana were "relentlessly independent, well travelled and audacious", says Ira Mukhoty about the queens she writes about in her latest tome…
Histories In Showcase
A mammoth exhibition in the UK, Splendours Of The Subcontinent showcased over four centuries of glorious offerings — including paintings, manuscripts and rare jewels — from India’s captivating past
Tale Of Two Sisters
Like the brush-wielding masters of the Mughal courts, they’ve made a career out of painting miniatures that explore themes of history, culture and identity. The Singh Twins talk us through their inspirations and intricate canvases
Huzan Tata 