The real story of how Taj Mahal was built
In the 17th century, the Mughals and their grandeur had seized European imagination, with many travellers coming to visit India. ...
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Taj Mahal: What we stand to lose
"Ye main nahi nigaah e tawaareekh keh rahi Pathhar ka ik bahisht yaheen Aagra mein hai. It's not me but ...
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Hoshang Shah’s tomb in Mandu
Hoshang Shah's tomb in Mandu is India's first completely marble tomb. Said to be inspiration for the Taj Mahal An ...
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Urs of Emperor Shah Jahan
Funeral of Shah Jahān, 18th-century painting The British Library On 15th May, 2015 I was visiting the Taj Mahal for ...
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The calligrapher of Taj Mahal
Only Ustad Amanat Khan was allowed to sign his work in the beautiful Taj Mahal. Can be seen in this ...
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For the queen’s paradise: Taj Mahal’s exquisite floral inlay work
Taj Mahal’s exquisite floral inlay work was the result of meticulous medieval craftsmanship. Written by Rana Safvi | Updated: October ...
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The garden opposite the Taj: The Hindu
Rana Safvi Opinion: 30th September 2018 The Hindu Imagining the Mahtab Bagh as it was supposed to be The most ...
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Tweets on Taj mahal
A series of tweets on Taj Mahal : "A dome of high foundation & a building of great magnificence was ...
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The Aligarh connection – The Hindu
Rana SafviJULY 09, 2017 00:05 -INColumn WidthBoth Shias and Sunnis offer congregational prayers in AMU’s Jama MasjidFor every Aligarh Muslim ...
Read moreSecrets of the Taj Mahal : An Emperor’s Love audiocast for World Heritage Day
It is World Heritage Day today! ? ? ? We are celebrating ?with a bunch of casts on UNESCO World ...
Read moreThe Dangers Faced by Taj Mahal
Excerpt from various books on monuments of Delhi and Agra how they were destroyed and stripped during British era with ...
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Taj Mahal and Shah Jahan – Symbols of Love
Taj tere liye ik mazhar-e-ulfat hi sahii Tujh ko is vaadi-e-rangee’n se aqeedat hii sahii Meri mehboob kahin aur milaa ...
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Come, explore and fall in love the Beauties of Delhi (Dilli ki Ranaiya’n) and the World with me, Rana Safvi
I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU. A firm believer in our Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb, I am passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge and these days I am doing it via the social media platform.