The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) in India, under its research program …
The Poetry and Works of Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’
Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’ or Bahadur Shah II Mirza Abu ‘Zafar’ Siraj-ud-din Muhammad was the last …
Tipu Sultan: The Voice of Anti-Colonialism
Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, which was located in southern …
Understanding Mughal Art and Architecture
Mughal Art and Architecture The Indo-Islamic architecture mentions the art of Indian architecture, carried from …
Understanding the Art and Architecture of Bengal Sultanate
The large number of Masjids established in Bengal during the independent implies the swiftness with …
Understanding the Art and Architecture of Jaunpur Sultanate
The Jaunpur Sultanate was an unconventional Islamic state in northern India from 1394 to 1479. Its rulers reigned from Jaunpur in …
Nellie Massacre, 1983: A Hate Crime Against Muslims
18 February, 2016 marks the 33rd anniversary of one of the worst-ever genocides committed in …
The Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India
Islamic architecture can be seen all around the world. India is one such country where Islamic art and architecture is indeed very prominent.
Often, in foreign discourses, the discussion about Islamic architecture in India is confined to Taj Mahal at Agra and the Jama Masjid of Delhi. However, there is much more to it: be it the northern part of the country, or the coastal areas of the south, or the Deccan plateau region in central India, Islamic architectural marvels are present everywhere. Continue reading “The Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India”
5 Masjids That Were Destroyed By Extremists
Over the course of years, several masjids have been converted or transformed into churches, museums, etc. Even worse, many a times, masjids have been martyred or destroyed by extremists and terrorists.
Of course, the media is often quick to ignore and even quicker to forget such actions against our masjids. This post mentions five masjids that were martyred or destroyed by extremist outfits. Each of these masjids was an architectural marvel and a symbol of great Islamic cultural heritage. Continue reading “5 Masjids That Were Destroyed By Extremists”