Islamic History

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Ibn Khaldun, a short biography

Ibn Khaldun, whose full name was Abu Zayd ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad ibn Khaldun, was…

Siege and Conquest of Constantinople, 6 April – 29 May 1453

The walls of Constantinople were a formidable testament to human ingenuity and strength. With towering…

Malik Ambar, a short biography

Malik Ambar was born to poor Abyssinian parents in 1548 CE. He was only an…

Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur, a forgotten hero of the anti-colonial struggle

There have been stories of many heroes who fought against the colonial powers but the…

Who coined the slogan Inquilab Zindabad?

The iconic slogan Inquilab Zindabad was first coined by the noted Indian freedom fighter and…

First Indian War of Independence or Indian Uprising, 1857

The first Indian War of Independence or Indian Uprising of 1857 began on May 10,…

Hayreddin Barbarossa or Khayreddin Barbaros, a short biography

Hızır, better known as Khayreddin, or to the west Barbaros because of his orange beard…

Shajar al-Durr, the woman who crushed the Crusaders
Shajar al-Durr, the woman who crushed the Crusaders

During the seventh Crusade, King Louis of France did not march on the Holy Land,…

Mughal War of Succession, 1707-1709

After the death of Aurangzeb, there were three official contenders to the Mughal throne –…