The emperor’s new clothes: How the Mughals fashioned a distinct identity
The royal adoption of Indic garb was more than a deliberate campaign to cement control – it was a sign of a deeper form of ...
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Here's What's On at The V&A Right Now
Here’s what to book and look forward to at the V&A over the coming months. Plus: don’t forget to pay a visit to the Young V&A which opened in summer 2023, encouraging visitors of all ages to play, ...
From ‘divide-and-rule’ selection to meritocracy in cricket
Majid Khan reveals the 1932 Indian cricket team was selected on a quota basis, not merit, reflecting colonial policies of ...
Content creators are making AI-generated images of historical events and figures. Do they belie the past?
Generative AI chatbots have made it possible to turn historical paintings of Indian rulers and warriors into lifelike ...
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The Great Mughals: a 'treasure trove' of an exhibition
Akbar (1556-1605), his son Jahangir (1605-1627) and his grandson Shah Jahan (1628-1658), who built the Taj Mahal. Bringing together more than 200 objects, including portraits, tapestries ...