The 19th-century power struggle between the Sikhs, the British, and the Afghans shaped the political landscape of the time.

Mamdanis belong to the Khoja community, who were categorized by the British in the early 19th century as “Hindoo Mussalman” ...

The festival will allow people access to places not normally accessible to the public and will explore architectural innovation and ...

Paul Thomas Chamberlin’s book, Scorched Earth, recasts the conflict as a brutal struggle for survival among declining and ascendant imperial powers.

Sam Kelly explains how Queen Victoria became a huge fan of drugs—and how she brought China to its knees because of it.

Though mocked for their dietary and drinking habits, the group set a template for progressive reform that resonates in India ...

We’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Edward Anderson, Senior Fellow at SOAS* and Assistant Professor at Northumbria University*. His research focuses on the Indian diaspora, transnational politics, ...

In the heyday of the British Empire, Kolkata, India, had a thriving Jewish community. Today, there are only about 20 or so Jews in the entire city, and the synagogues that once held services are ...

In the wake of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, the question of military strength in the Middle East has been at ...

In light of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, military spending in the region is ramping up. Fighter jets and ...

A proposal to create a dedicated Sikh regiment within the British Army has resurfaced in the House of Lords, with Defence Minister Lord Coaker signalling openness to further discussions on the matter.