Tag Archives: Akbar

Holi’s Muslim History

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Yousuf Saeed

Though Holi may be a Hindu festival it has a Muslim history too. Continue reading →

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Protests Against Jodhaa Akbar – History And Community Honor

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

What are the reasons behind recent protests against the movie Jodhaa Akbar? Continue reading →

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Derasar And Dargah Coexist In Gandhi’s Gujarat

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

At the face of it Jainism and Islam seem to share hardly anything in common – but is it so? Continue reading →

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India’s Muslim Kings Implemented Enlightened Sharia Laws

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

Muslim rulers of India took good care of cultural and religious practices of their non-Muslim subjects. Continue reading →

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Previewing Jodhaa Akbar And The Myth Of Jodha Bai

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Mohib Ahmad

A preview of the much anticipated flick from Ashutosh Gowariker. Continue reading →

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A Historical Perspective On Indian Muslims

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

What have been the achievements and contributions of Indian Muslims through history? Continue reading →

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Culture fest begins: Remembering Tansen, India’s great Musician

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Adnan Alavi

Legendary musician, Tansen, is considered the greatest singer-musician ever born in India. One of the nau-ratnas (nine jewels) in the court of Emperor Akbar, Tansen was born around 1505 AD near Gwalior. Though a Hindu by birth, the ‘Sangeet Samrat‘ … Continue reading →

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