Emperor Muhammad Shah, who reigned from 1719 to 1748, was known as “Rangila,” which means “the Colorful.” The innovative use of a black background sharply sets off the chartreuse green of his jama and ...
In 1739, Delhi witnessed one of the most consequential invasions in its long history. Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran (then Persia), marched into the Mughal capital after defeating Emperor Muhammad Shah ...