Journal

The Asiatic Society of bengal

? founded in 1784, by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, to encourage Oriental studies. ? it was the vehicle for his ideas about the importance of Hindu culture and Learning and about the vital role of Sanskrit in the Aryan languages. ? Headquarters are in Kolkata. ? The Society owns an art collection … Read more

Travels in the Mughal Empire

Travels in the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in Indian history. It was founded in 1526 by Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan. The Mughal Empire reached its peak under the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605), who expanded the empire to include much … Read more