The founder of the Mughal Empire, Babur, was far from impressed by India’s heat. In his autobiography, the Baburnama, he ...

The battle that ensued — the First Battle of Panipat — would change the course of Indian and world history. The victor, Zahir ...

Babur prevailed despite commanding almost no local support, facing a deeply hostile Muslim population, and wielding a ...

This is a serialisation of the book 'India’s Battlefields from Kurukshetra to Balakot' by international award-winning author.

It has been 500 years since the first Battle of Panipat was fought, and it is remembered mainly for the first use of cannons ...

"The Mughal Empire was one of the great powers of the early modern era, ruling almost all of South Asia, a conquest state, dominated by its military elite. Many historians have viewed the Mughal ...

Except in the corridors of power in New Delhi—where his name is anathema to the Hindu nationalist government—it’s hard to find anything but esteem for Zahirud-din Muhammad Babur, a man remembered in ...

Explore how Mughal history shapes modern India, influencing culture, language, and architecture despite attempts at erasure.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Mughal empire's most famous legacy is the monumental architecture with which it stamped its rule across South Asia.