Even though men mostly dominated the art world, a few remarkable women made their name. These women created divine, breathtaking artwork that blended Mughal and Persian styles. In this article ...

From the early 16th century to the 19th century, the Mughal Empire ruled large areas of the Indian subcontinent, which highly ...

A mid-18th century painting captures Maharaja Bakhat Singh, of the Rathore clan, engaged in Holi celebrations in a pool with ...

Nevertheless, the painting is a tantalising glimpse of the level of cultural and economic empowerment enjoyed by elite Mughal women. The subsequent ownership of these works also blends the local ...

Amanda Foreman visits Indian locations to illustrate the rich legacy of Nur Jahan’s cultural achievements and set these in the context of unprecedented political power as a woman in Mughal society.