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?

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.

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.

Two beacons of power came face to face when Shivaji came to Aurangzeb's court. This incident would result in one of the most thrilling escapes of Indian history.

Emperor Humayun, the second ruler of the Mughal Empire, was born in Kabul in 1508. He became known for his retaking of the Empire from the Suris.

Too much success can become a cause of failure. The same happened when Aurangzeb’s son ascended the throne and mismanaged the empire and with his death, things went completely downhill.

After multiple attacks, many charges and months of laying a siege at Chittor Fort, the Mughal imperial army finally did the almost impossible- they were able to conquer it.

It is easy to gain success, but it is difficult to stay successful! Eyes flashed and Goa came in visuals. Some plans and some attacks, few losses and great achievements, a conquest and promises, deceit and changing loyalties, the story of Goa began!