Mar 26, 2009

Violence brought by terrorism
Former US President George W. Bush will always be remembered for the War on Terrorism, a war he brought America and the rest of his allies on after the September 11 attacks. Whether what it brought was good or bad is still is for debate and probably will never be answered unless it’s in hindsight. The question is, when will we be starting to look at it on hindsight? Where are we in the War on Terror? Are we winning? What does ... Read More
Dec 4, 2007
Above: Map of Mughal Empire, 1605 (click map to enlarge)
After Babur’s encounter with Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat which established the Mughal empire, the town of Panipat was witness to one more encounter but this time between the Delhi ruler and prime minister of Delhi. Akbar was crowned the King at a tender [...]
Above: Map of Mughal Empire, 1605 (click map to enlarge)
After Babur's encounter with Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat which established the Mughal empire, the town of Panipat was witness to one more encounter but this time between the Delhi ruler and prime minister of Delhi. Akbar was crowned the King at a tender age of 13 due to untimely accidental death of his father.
Above: Painting of Akbar, The Great
Hemu (the Prime Minister) thought this was his best chance ... Read More