Aurangzeb’s Emerald: Qatar Royal Family Showcases World’s Largest Engraved Mughal Gem
DOHA/HYDERABAD (RAHNUMA) The world’s largest engraved emerald gemstone — known as The Mogul Mughal Emerald, weighing an astonishing 217.80 carats — once belonged to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir (r. 1658–1707). Dating back to 1695, this exquisite rectangular tablet of deep green emerald is inscribed in elegant naskh script with a benediction invoking blessings upon the […]
Editorial: Reclaiming Islam’s Narrative of Jesus as Messiah to Counter Extremist Calls for Armageddon, Demolition of Al Aqsa Mosque
Holy Quran: “Behold! the angels said: ‘O Mary! God gives you glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus Son of Mary, the Messiah, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter, he is of those nearest to God” By Sarwarunissa Zubeda Begum Editor In-Chief & Publisher The Rahnuma-E-Deccan […]
Durru Shehvar – The Ottoman Princess who brought Turkey’s ceremonial Caliphate to the Nizam of Hyderabad
How the Imam ul-Mulk Sharifs became Custodian to the Nizam’s 1400 year old imperial title ‘Caliph’ HYDERABAD (RAHNUMA) The name of Her Imperial Highness Princess Durru Shehvar, the elder daughter-in-law of His Exalted Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, is remembered for the social and philanthropic work she so zealously engaged in. Born […]
