Tag Archives: poet Nizami Khamsa

the mughal empire: in the service of great elegance

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dave

…In defence of the Moguls, it should be said that this oppressive and alien regime transformed India, for more than a century, into the wealthiest and most powerful monarchy on the face of the earth., and incidentally, laid the foundation … Continue reading →

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seven beauties

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dave

If its Wednesday it must be Egypt.It is Wednesday and Bahram Gur, the king of Iran is paying his weekly visit to his Egyptian queen. Hump day. The not on to the next queen and into the weekend royal swing. … Continue reading →

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