Medieval and Islamic History

The Jama Masjid in Delhi, often cited as one of the largest mosques in India, was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1606 for his support of the rebellious Prince Khusrau.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent leader associated with the Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam, a nationalist Muslim organization in India.

Akbar took measures to discourage and prevent the practice of Sati, though he did not completely ban it by law. He issued royal firman discouraging the practice and attempted to prevent widows from being forced into it. Jahangir also opposed Sati but Akbar's measures were more systematic. Note: Some historians note Jahangir also actively prevented sati (e.g., his own mother-in-law), but Akbar is credited with broader measures during his long reign.

Persian was the official court language of the Mughal Empire, used for administration, literature, and diplomacy throughout their reign.

Amir Khusrau was a prolific poet and scholar who served under the Delhi Sultanate. He is well-known for his literary contributions in Persian, which was the court language of the time.

Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi was a scholar in Akbar's court who was commissioned to translate the Atharva Veda into Persian.

Tansen, the legendary musician in Akbar's court, was born Ramatanu Pande.

The Tainted Throne is a novel by S.P. Somtow that features Mughal paintings as a significant element in its narrative.

Aurangzeb appointed Muhtasibs as moral censors to ensure that the public followed Islamic law (Sharia) in their daily lives. Their duties included preventing the consumption of alcohol, gambling, and other activities deemed immoral. This was part of his effort to transform the Mughal Empire into an Islamic state.

Ain-i-Akbari is a 16th-century detailed document recording the administration of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian Abul Fazl.

Abul Fazl was the court historian of Akbar and the author of the Ain-i-Akbari, which is the third volume of the Akbarnama.

According to historical records of the Kullu kingdom, Bahingam Mahipal is credited with founding the state of Kullu.

The Rang Mahal in Chamba was built by Raja Ummed Singh in the 18th century.

Ibn Battuta, the Moroccan traveler, arrived in India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq in the 14th century and served in his court.