Articles by R.V. Smith

Riddle Of Samadhis: Continuing Legend Of Prithviraj Chauhan's Daughter Bela Sidhi

Did the daughter of Prithviraj Chauhan commit 'sati' because her husband was killed in a battle at Panchkuian...

Jan 18, 2020 R.V. Smith
New Year Eve Of 1857: When Plunderers Ruled Delhi

Sanctioned by the British Army, the Prize Agents, active since autumn of 1857, ransacked houses, havelis,...

Dec 31, 2019 R.V. Smith
How Akbar And Jehangir Celebrated Christmas

Both the monarchs commemorated the festival and partook of the traditional dinner at the Agra Fort

Dec 23, 2019 R.V. Smith
Why Is There No Saint From North India?

Despite the importance of Delhi and Agra in the field of missionary work, none of the illustrious priests has...

Nov 26, 2019 R.V. Smith
Diwali or Jashan-e-Chiraghan During Mughal Reign

Diwali was considered, even by the orthodox Muslims, a festival of natural joy of God’s creation.

Oct 28, 2019 R.V. Smith
When Delhi Had Three Red-Light Areas And Tommies Made Merry

In the mad rush of life in Delhi today, one cannot even think that red-light area existed on the Kashmere...

Oct 03, 2019 R.V. Smith
Mausiqi Manzil: Where Music Resides

Mausiqi Manzil now is in a dilapidated condition, though students of music continue to be trained there,...

Sep 07, 2019 R.V. Smith
Bakrid Diary

In this week's diary, historian RV Smith writes about the Bakrid festivities- tracing it back the Mughal era.

Aug 21, 2019 R.V. Smith