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A map indicating the territory of the Mamluk Sultanate based in Cairo, 1317 CE.

A coloured lithograph by Bequet Freres showing the British recapture of Delhi in September 1857 during the Sepoy Mutiny (1857-8). (National Army Museum, England)

An illustration of the procession of Indian princes at the Delhi durbar of 1877, held to commemorate Queen Victoria (r. 1837-1901) being proclaimed Empress of India.

Rajaon Ki Baoli, an early 16th Century stepwell located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, India.

The Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex, Delhi is a stellar example of advanced metallurgy technology in Gupta Period (circa 320 - 550 CE). The 7 m (23 ft) high pillar was made corrosion resistant. It bears Sanskrit - Brahmi inscriptions eulogising...

An illustration of the elephant procession at the Delhi Durbar of 1903. The durbar marked the accession of King Edward VII (r. 1900-1910).

A photograph showing King George V (r. 1910-1936) and Queen Mary of Teck at the Delhi Durbar of 1911.

A photograph showing the royal platform and parading troops during the Delhi Durbar of December 1911. The durbar was held as an opportunity for rulers of Indian princely states to pay homage to the British Crown, in this case, represented...

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Source...

The Abbasids were an Arabic dynasty that initially ruled over most of the Islamic empire (save some western parts) after assuming the caliphate in 750 CE, later on, their empire fragmented, however, they retained spiritual supremacy as caliphs...