Battle of Plassey (1757)
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, is a landmark event in Indian history that marked the beginning...
Nadir Shah’s Invasion of Delhi
The invasion of Delhi by Nadir Shah in 1739 is remembered as one of the most traumatic events in India's...
Foundation of the Khalsa
The founding of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib marks a transformative moment in Sikh and Indian history. Born...
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, marks one of the most defining and valorous chapters in...
Reign of Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb’s reign (1658–1707) marks both the territorial zenith and the beginning of the irreversible decline of the Mughal Empire. As...
Reign of Shah Jahan
The reign of Shah Jahan (1628–1658) is widely acclaimed as the “Golden Age” of the Mughal Empire, characterized by unprecedented...
Birth of Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary founder of the Maratha Empire, is celebrated as one of India’s most iconic warrior-kings—renowned for his...
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
The martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, stands as a profound turning point in Indian and Sikh...
British East India Company Foundation
The establishment of the British East India Company (EIC) in 1600 was a defining moment not only in global commerce,...
Reign of Akbar (1556–1605)
Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor, ruled from 1556 to 1605 and transformed the Mughal Empire into one of the...
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