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 ...

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 ...

The Mughal emperors retain a fraught significance ... She keeps a strict focus on the reigns of three emperors—Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan—and the “House of Books” they presided ...

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 ...

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 ...