Womens History Month
5 women artists
Indusudha Ghosh : between art and revolution
The 20th century witnessed India rise from a jewel in Britain’s imperial crown to Independence. India’s struggle for freedom is an ongoing endeavour but back in the 20th century, the anti-colonial sentiment was at...
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History
Mah Laqa Bai Chanda
Poet, Singer, Dancer, Warrior, Political Consultant, Champion for Girls’ education : Mah Laqa Bai donned many hats. Indian history has witnessed many inspiring women and Maha Laqa Bai is one of them. What she...
History
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Agra : A Daughter’s Gift
In the chaos of Agra and its many bridges, one could easily miss this elegant pavilion on the riverbank. As one drives on, an exquisite white marble construction stands out in contrast to the...
History
Zebunissa, the Poet Princess: Why every kid needs to grow up on her story!
Amidst the many Mughal women who have remained lost in years of obscurity, is the story of "the concealed one", Zebunissa (also, Zeb-un-Nissa)! A child prodigy in the court of Shah Jahan, she was...
Objects
Nur Jahan: a portrait from the Rampur Raza Library reveals her courage & leadership
The Mughal Queen Nur Jahan is one of the prominent women in Mughal history. Even then, there are hardly enough historical sources that cover her accomplishments. But a painting from the Rampur Raza...
Museum Revolution
India Art Fair Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 2019
The Heritage Lab, in collaboration with WeWork India, was proud to organise India Art Fair's first ever Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. This was a preview to a larger campaign in March, called Art+Feminism. It is...
History
Rani Laxmibai : The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
On this day, that is June 18, we remember the legendary Queen of Jhansi, Rani Laxmibai. Often tagged as India's Joan of Arc, the Queen was a heroine of the 1857 War of Independence...
Quick Guides
Sharan Rani Gallery of Musical Instruments, National Museum Delhi
SOUNDCITE_CONFIG = {soundcloud_client_id: "2t9loNQH90kzJcsFCODdigxfp325aq4z"}https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/soundcite/latest/js/soundcite.min.js A brass drum from Rajasthan, a Rabab from Kashmir , Edison's patented phonograph, a glass Mridangam and so many other instruments from across India at the National Museum New Delhi's Sharan...