History of Delhi's Jama Masjid and the Current Controversy Over it
History of Delhi's Jama Masjid A short history of Delhi’s Jama Masjid After the death of his wife, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to move the capital of the empire from Agra to Delhi and establish the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It remained the capital for the Mughal successors in what we now know as Old Delhi. Originally, the Jama Masjid…
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Prince Selim: the future Jahangir and the fourth Mughal Emperor of India was born
Mughal Emperor Jahangir On this day, August 31, 1569, Jahangir originally Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim was born in Fatehpur Sikri (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Since all the first children of Akbar had passed away in childhood. As a result, Akbar became worried about the future of his kingdom. An infant boy named Noor-ud-din Muhammad Salim was born after …
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Sultan Abdul Hamid II: Legacy of an Ottoman Mighty Sovereign
Sultan Abdul Hamid II Sultan Abdul Hamid II was born on September 21, 1842, he ascended the Ottoman throne in 1876 and became the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. His reign, which lasted until 1909, was marked by a complex interplay of political, social, and technological advances that had far-reaching consequences for both the Ottoman Empire and the wi…
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Mughal Empress: Hamida Banu Begum, the wife of 2nd Mughal Emperor Humayun dies
Death of Hamida Banu Begum On this day, August 29, 1604, Hamida Banu Begum, also known as Maryam Makani, the wife of the second Mughal emperor Humayun, died at Shahriyar, Agra, barely a year before her son Akbar. Hamida Banu Begum commissioned Humayun's tomb by Persian and Hindustani workers, where she was entombed following her death. Hamida Banu…
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Turks in Europe: Ottoman troops led by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent capture Belgrade
The Siege of Belgrade The Siege of Belgrade in 1521 resulted in the third major Ottoman attack on this Hungarian stronghold in the Ottoman–Hungarian Wars, which occurred during the Ottoman Empire's greatest advance westward. In mid-May 1521, the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered his troops to advance towards Belgrade. The Hungarian state…
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The Battle of Manzikert 1071: Clash of Empires and Shifting Surges
Battle of Manzikert 1071 On this day, August 26, 1071, the Battle of Manzikert or Malazgirt fought between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Empire in the plains of Malazgirt. The stands as a pivotal moment in the history for both Byzantines and Seljuk Turks which marking a significant turning point in the power dynamics of the medieval world. This battle h…
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The Siege of Chittorgarh 1303: Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila dynasty
The siege of Chittorgarh 1303 On this day, August 26, 1303, after an eight-month long siege, the Khilji sultan Alauddin Khilji (r. 1296–1316) captured and destroyed the Chittor fort, overthrowing the Guhila king Ratnasimha. The siege began on January 28, 1303, when Alauddin began his march towards Chittor with a large army. After reaching close to the for…
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The Battle of Marj Dabiq: Ottoman army under Selim I decisively defeats Mamluk Sultanate
The Battle of Marj Dabiq Introduction On this day, August 24, 1516, the Battle of Marj Dabiq, fought between the two strong armies of Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate in the town of Dabiq (modern Syria). The battle is considered a turning point in Middle Eastern history that changed the geopolitical landscape of the region. The victory in the pla…
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The Siege of Buda in 1541: Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent captures the city of Buda
The Siege of Buda in 1541 On this day, August 21, 1541CE, the Ottoman relief force commanded by Suleiman the Magnificent reached Buda and engaged in battle with Rosendorff's army. The Ottomans were emerged victorious in the battle and 20,000 men were killed or drowned in the river. When Charles V arrived in Genoa on 8 September 1541, he was informed…
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Battle of Yarmouk: Defeat of Eastern Roman Empire and Rise of Arab Forces
Battle of Yarmouk The Battle of Yarmouk was a significant battle that resulted in the most severe losses for the Eastern Roman Empire in its history. This setback ultimately resulted in the end of Roman control in Syria. During all these events, Emperor Heraclius emerged as a decisive competitor. Heraclius succeeded to the Byzantine throne in 610, aiming to…
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Cultural Complexities in Great Cordova: Unraveling the Battle of Malaga and Dominance Struggles between Muslims and the Cathedral
The Reconquista of 1487 and the fall of Granada The Battle of Malaga The city is located on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River, mostly in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. After being a Roman settlement, it was ruled by the Visigoths. Then in the eighth century the Muslims took over. Later, during the time of Al-Andalus, it became the capita…
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Genghis Khan: Founder of the Mongol Empire dies
Genghis Khan was born around 1162 and died on August 18, 1227. He is considered the founding father of the Mongolian Empire and the creator of the first worldwide postal system. Born Temujin, a Mongolian warrior and king, one of history's most famous conquerors, his empire stretched from the east coast of China to the Aral Sea. Early life of Genghis…
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The Ongoing Conflict: Understanding the Russia-Ukraine War
Introduction The Russia–Ukraine conflict is a diverse and complex geopolitical dispute that has captured the world's attention for years. The war began in 2014 in Ukraine's Crimea region and has since grown into a larger conflict with political, military and cultural components. The consequences of this fight will extend beyond the borders of both…
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Nizam of Hyderabad: Asaf Jah VI was born
Asaf Jah VI, also known as Mahboob Ali Khan, was born on August 17, 1866 AD in Purani Haveli in Hyderabad, Hyderabad State (now in Telangana, India). He was the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, ruling Hyderabad State, one of India's princely kingdoms, from 1869 to 1911. The rulers of Hyderabad State (now part of India's Telangana State) was known as the Ni…
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The Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi defeats the joint Crusader armies
On this day, August 12, 1164, the Battle of Harim was fought between the forces of Nur ad-Din, and a combined army from the County of Tripoli, the Principality of Antioch, the Byzantine Empire, and Armenia at Harim, Syria. Nur ad-Din emerged victorious in the battle and as a result most of the leaders of the opposing army were captured. The lord of Hari…
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Battle of Otlukbeli 1473: Sultan Mehmed II defeats Uzun Hasan
On this day, August 11, 1473, Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror defeated the Turkomen confederacy of the Aq Qoyunlu (white sheep) led by Uzun Hasan in the battle of Otlukbeli. Uzun was Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror's main adversary in eastern Anatolia. His battle with Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was unavoidable due to his collaboration with Christian countri…
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