The land of empires and kings, also known by many names that it got over centuries -- Bharat, Aryavarta, Hindustan, and India -- has witnessed a long history. It has been home to the world's ...

Astronomy flourished under the Gupta Empire (c. 320-550 CE) during which time Ujjain in central India emerged as a center for astronomical and mathematical research. In 499 CE, Aryabhata ...

Mughal rule began with Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, who invaded northern India from his post in Kabul, and overthrew Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi sultans. At its height, the Mughal Empire ...

Following his death, local princes fought for control of the empire. The East India Company would take advantage of this and slowly gain control of parts of the Mughal Empire. Historian ...

Here's a timeline of Adani headlines in the ... The 62-year self-made Indian billionaire expanded his empire through deals and the backing of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to ...