In the Mughal court, footwear wasn’t just about utility, it was a powerful marker of class, privilege, and status. Emperors like Akbar and Jahangir used elaborate shoes to distinguish royalty ...

His descendants – Mughal emperors such as Akbar and Jahangir – would have to reckon with what it meant, both politically and culturally, to rule this foreign population: what cultural ...

Yes, you read that right Mughal kings from Babar, Jahangir to Shah Jahan were all fond of ice creams. But without refrigerators, how were they making ice or keeping things cool? It's quite ...

Mansur and Mughal court workshops, "A zebra presented to the Mughal emperor Jahangir" (1621), opaque watercolor and gold on paper (© Victoria and Albert Museum, London; all images courtesy the ...

Lucknow's French connection began during Mughal Emperor Jahangir's time, with French merchants establishing trade and building mansions. Later, French ...

Today, animal rights and ethical treatment are part of growing conversations around the world. But more than 400 years ago, a Mughal emperor– better known for his love of art, wine, and luxury ...

Whether it was Akbar, Shah Jahan, or Jahangir, the shoes worn by members of the court were as telling of one's social standing as any title or landholding. The Mughal foot, quite literally ...