The Mughal prince who was Jahangir's favourite grandson is seldom spoken of in the talks of history. A great patron of art and the child of Mumtaz Mahal, he was born on June 23rd, 1616. The boy was named 'Shah Shuja' which translates to the brave king. But was it his bravery that really stood out?

Who should a woman be more dedicated to? Her father or her husband? Jijabai was torn between the two! Her dreams and hopes, however, were fulfilled by the man who was born from her womb. The Rajmata had prepared her son for big deeds.

While she wasn't born in a royal family, her legacy is certainly one of royalty. This day marks the birthday of Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India's finest female rulers.

The adage "United we stay, divided we fall" never seemed more true than when Mughals were doomed to a crushing defeat by Nader Shah's army, who destroyed everything in their sight.

She was the heartbeat of millions. She was a woman of her own making. Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur was the lady of the hour as she brought many changes and lived a life of her own will.

The death of Sher Shah was a dramatic event that put an end to the blip in the power of the Mughals. After getting wounded during his gunpowder attack on Kalinjar fort, he was killed, bringing the decline of his empire.

On this day Sikkim became a part of the Indian union and both India and Sikkim were changed forever.