India, home to a myriad of historical places and monuments, is a treasure trove of history. Each site, from the iconic Taj Mahal to the ancient ruins of Hampi and the intricate caves of Ajanta, has a ...

A few years ago, historian Shashank Shekhar Sinha was sightseeing in Mandu, the fortress town in Madhya Pradesh, accompanied by a local tour guide. The young man’s stories about the place were so ...