The Taj Mahal, an Indian heritage icon, faced utilitarian views during British rule, with a persistent but unproven story of Lord William Bentinck considering its dismantling. Ingenious minaret design ...
Fr. Michael Calabria’s article titled “Politics, Piety and Penitence: Shah Jahan’s Pilgrimages to Ajmer Sharif” was published ...
The Taj Mahal was originally imagined as a symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. But since its commission in the 17th century, the marble marvel has become ...