Tag Archives: Bahadur-Shah-Zafar

Mehrauli Bomb Blast And Phool Walon Ki Sair

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

Recent bomb blast in Mehrauli killed three innocent Indians and injured over a dozen. Mehrauli hosts “Phoolwalon Ki Sair”, a historical event with its roots in communal harmony. Continue reading →

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Why The 1857 War For Indian Independence Was Lost?

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

In 1857 Indian masses rose up against ruling Britishers together. Why did we then lose the war? Continue reading →

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The Last Mughal

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Inam Abidi Amrohvi

Inam Abidi Amrohvi review William Dalrymple’s historical narrative, ‘The Last Mughal, The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi 1857′. Continue reading →

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I want my Taj Mahal back!

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Sharique

There has been a recent discussion on the descendents of Bahadur Shah Zafar and should government use the tax payer’s money to pay pensions to them. A recent comment by Nikhat triggered this thought in my mind. I agree that … Continue reading →

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Bahadur Shah Zafar: The Poet

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Abu Zafar Sirajuddin Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar is a long title for a King whose writ hardly went beyond the Red Fort. However, when the rebellious sepoys of the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry from Meerut, buoyed by fellow Indians along … Continue reading →

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Fate Of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Descendants

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Adnan Alavi

The story of middle-aged Sultana Begum brings tears to one’s eyes. She runs a tea-stall in Howrah to earn a living for her family. Twenty-five years ago her husband Mirza Bedar Bakht, the great grandson of last Mughal Emperor Bahadur … Continue reading →

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