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Mughal Empire
![The Real History of Hindu-Muslim Relations Under Akbar The Real History of Hindu-Muslim Relations Under Akbar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1630-31-akbar_jahangir_and_shah_jahan_with_their_ministers.jpg)
The Real History of Hindu-Muslim Relations Under Akbar
By Abhishek Mehrotra
Contrary to the dominant narrative, Hindus and Muslims in India have not always been at each other’s throats.
![No, the Taj Mahal Wasn't a Hindu Temple No, the Taj Mahal Wasn't a Hindu Temple](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-16609123014_6462c1cda8_k.jpg)
No, the Taj Mahal Wasn't a Hindu Temple
By Krzysztof Iwanek
But attempts to prove it was are interesting feats of selective partisan history.
![An Emperor in Exile: Chronicling Humayun's Days and Conquests An Emperor in Exile: Chronicling Humayun's Days and Conquests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-08_03-26-28.jpg)
An Emperor in Exile: Chronicling Humayun's Days and Conquests
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A new volume chronicles the life and conquests of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.
![India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy? India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-26_20-39-40.jpg)
India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
It's not unimaginable that India could have emerged as a constitutional monarchy.
![The January Harvest in South Asia The January Harvest in South Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-15_19-23-09.jpg)
The January Harvest in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's winter harvest is celebrated all across the country.
![The Truth Behind the Maratha Empire in India The Truth Behind the Maratha Empire in India](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-05_02-11-21.jpg)
The Truth Behind the Maratha Empire in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A new film in India sparked a debate about the nature of the Maratha Empire.
![Illuminating Old City Dhaka Illuminating Old City Dhaka](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-16_11-50-33.jpg)
Illuminating Old City Dhaka
By Poppy McPherson
Festival organizers hope to put a spotlight on the old city’s beautiful bones.
![The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-27_17-52-02.jpg)
The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South Asia lacks standardized and accurate maps.
![Book Review: The History of Akbar, Volume 1 Book Review: The History of Akbar, Volume 1](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-30_08-05-17.jpg)
Book Review: The History of Akbar, Volume 1
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri reviews The History of Akbar, Volume 1.
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