The local college, the University of Aryabhatta, has asked for a design of a monument for its namesake, Aryabhatta, the renowned Indian scientist and mathematician from the 5th century CE.

History often highlights male rulers, but India's landscape is dotted with awe-inspiring monuments that owe their existence to powerful women. From grand tombs to intricate temples, these ...

India's majestic monuments often credit emperors and kings, yet visionary women played pivotal roles. Bega Begum commissioned Humayun’s Tomb, and Begum Shah Jahan built Taj-ul-Masajid.

India is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, and among the most iconic are the Mughal monuments that dot the landscape. The Mughal Empire, which spanned from the early 16th to the mid-19th ...

Grief-stricken, the emperor went into mourning and threw himself into creating a monument to their love. In 1631, construction on the Taj Mahal began. Materials from various regions of India ...