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The article focuses on art of shampooing travelled from British India to the Empire's heart Britain and Indian immigrant, Sake Dean Mahomed. It mentions expansion facilitated the movement of both the colonisers and colonised across the world and Mahomed explained how his family was pushed into abject poverty after the defeat of the Mughals by the British in India. It also mentions medical benefits of ‘shampooing' received considerable publicity and bathing industry.

The article discusses the expansion of the Mughal Empire in northern India during the sixteenth century, commenting on the first Battle of Panipat in 1526 and the second Battle of Panipat in 1556, north of Delhi, India. It examines the rules of Mughal leaders Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, his son Humayun, and his grandson Akbar, who initially ruled with regent Bairam Khan. Topics explored by the author include conflicts with the Lodi sultanate of Delhi, campaigns in Afghanistan, and Central Asian and Indian styles of warfare.

The article discusses the tolerant policies of Mughal and Islamic dynasties in India. The Mughal empire was founded by descendants of the Mongol conquerors Timur and Chinghiz Khan. The Mughal leader Akbar promoted religious equality for his subjects. Mughal leader Awrangzeb reformed the empire to follow Muslim traditions. The use of alcohol and opium were widespread among Il Khan leaders. Female politicians such as Nur Jahan and Maham Anaga had great influence during the Mughal empire.

Discusses the attempt of East India Co. entrepreneurs to challenge the might of the Moghul empire. Historical background of the company; Voyages initiated by the company; Contributions of Josiah Child to the company.

The article discusses the exhibition "Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts" at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England from October 10, 2009 to January 17, 2010. The author discusses how British colonialism affected perceptions of Indian maharajas and comments on the patronage of art, music, literature and textiles by maharajas. Mughal art forms were adopted to promote the assimilation of Rajput authorities following the conquest of Rajput territory by the Mughals. British colonialism led to changes in the architecture of palaces and the dress of maharajas until Indian independence decreased the wealth and influence of maharajas.

The article discusses the lack of historians in India. Poets were revered over historians in ancient India. The scholar Abu-Raihan Alberuni created the first history of India. Mughal emperors left memoirs detailing their lives. The author comments that the integration of Indian princes' kingdoms into India is not well documented. He suggests Indian historians emphasize the secular nature of the country.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Mughal Dynasties," by Francis Robinson in the June 2007 issue.