Philopator Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) Cleopatra VII The final reigning monarch Ptolemaic Kinga monarch of the dom of Egypt was Thea Philopator. Known for her political astuteness, political savvy, and connections to Mark Antony and Julius Caesar, two of the most powerful and fascinating people in history, Cleopatra continues to captivate us. Childhood Born in … Read more
Aurangzeb Alamgir Aurangzeb had proved himself a capable commander and administrator as a prince. He was certainly a more successful military strategist and practical statesman than his brothers who contended against him for the throne gave him success against all of them. Aurangzeb, the third son of Shah Jahan, was born on 21 October 1618, … Read more
Shah Jehan Shah Jahan was one of the four sons of Jahangir. His original name was Khurram, born on January 1592, in Lahore to a Hindu mother, the daughter of Raja Udai Singh of Mewar. He was born under the care of Akbar’s childless wife Ruquiah Begum. While very young, he can be acknowledged to … Read more
Nooruddin Jahangir Jahangir was the son of the many prayers. Akbar wanted an heir to succeed him, he not only prayed to God but also begged for the blessings of saints to own a son. All previous children of the emperor had died in their infancy, ultimately, a son was born in August 1569, and … Read more