The Mughal takht (throne) was often like a game of satranj (chess) where every move was calculated and every mistake fatal. In the Mughal world, princes did not simply inherit the throne but fought for it. Sons marched against fathers, brothers against brothers, and the battlefield often became the ultimate arbiter of who would wear […]
Tucked away in the depths of present day Vasant Kunj, lies a slave dynasty tomb of one of the sons of Sultan Iltutmish. It’s exquisite architecture, with it’s octagonal burial chamber, it’s marble facade and arched windows, immediately transports you to the 13th century when it was built. Even today, the tomb marks the site […]
This weekend, our heritage walk will return to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, in whose recesses are contained centuries of histories and myths belonging to the Sultanates, the Lodhis, the Mughals, the British, and the Sufis. On a calm evening, away from the maddening crowd, the ruins here come alive to tell you about their past. […]
Once upon a time, some centuries ago, there lived a nobleman and magistrate named Dariya Khan. Today, his magnificent tomb survives amidst the crowded lanes and modern buildings of Kotla Mubarakpur as a quiet reminder of Delhi’s Sultanate past. After a short break, Delhi Karavan returns with a new walk exploring this fascinating monument. Along […]
