Indian History

History buff Shah Umair explores lesser known monuments and structures in Delhi, and the fascinating tales behind their origins.

Saragarhi Day: Witness the extraordinary courage of 21 Sikh soldiers who, against all odds, made a last stand that became a symbol of unparalleled bravery and sacrifice at the Battle of Saragarhi.

Padma Shri Jagdish Mittal still recalls every story behind the 2000+ artefacts displayed at his Hyderabad home, also known as the 'Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art'.

In these 10 photos, we look back at the course of India’s history to celebrate Indians who revolutionised science, literature, cinema, and more.

In 1979, he led the first large-scale national experiment to study the monsoons. He also created clouds in his lab. For his contributions to science, he won the Padma Vibhushan in 2013.

In 1654, a local blacksmith fused two swords to create the first pair of scissors. Learn how this sparked a legacy of meticulous craftsmanship at Meerut's 'Kainchi Bazaar'.

Atlas Cycles Ltd was established by Janki Das Kapur in a small shed in Haryana to make affordable cycles for all, which then became a well-known brand in India and worldwide.

A Karnataka queen lost in the pages of history, Maharani Kempananjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana made Mysuru prosperous by focussing on civic issues like health, water, electricity, and education.

Maroof Umar loves a good story. Whether it is documenting the last calligraphy artist of Lucknow or finding home chefs who cook the best sheer khurma, here's how he gives the city's history a fun spin.

Did you know there exists a connection between Madhubala and Greece? Let's explore it.