Discover the lives of rulers, scholars, and visionaries who shaped India's destiny
Second emperor of the Gupta Empire (c. 335-375 CE), renowned military conqueror who transformed his inherited kingdom into a vast empire spanning ancient India.
Emperor of the Gupta Empire (c. 375-415 CE) who expanded territories, defeated the Western Satraps, and presided over India's Golden Age of art, science, and culture.
Rajendra I, known as Rajendra the Great, was a powerful Chola Emperor who reigned from 1014 to 1044 CE, expanding the empire to unprecedented heights.
Alauddin Khalji, Sultan of Delhi (1296-1316), transformed the Delhi Sultanate through revolutionary administrative reforms and successfully defended India against Mongol invasions.
Guru Nanak (1469-1539), founder of Sikhism and first of the ten Sikh Gurus, was a spiritual teacher, mystic, and poet who preached unity, equality, and devotion to one God.
Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529), third ruler of the Tuluva dynasty, presided over the Vijayanagara Empire at its political and cultural zenith, widely regarded as one of India's greatest rulers.
Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526. A descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, he was also a poet, writer, and autobiographer who penned the famous Baburnama.
Aurangzeb (1618-1707), sixth Mughal Emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest extent across the Indian subcontinent during his 49-year reign.
Bajirao I was the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, renowned as one of the greatest cavalry commanders and military strategists in Indian history.
Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), founder and first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, unified Punjab and ruled from 1801 to 1839, earning the title 'Sher-e-Punjab' (Lion of Punjab).
Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister (1947-1964), a leading freedom fighter, and architect of modern India who championed democracy, secularism, and scientific progress.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution, jurist, economist, and social reformer who championed Dalit rights and Buddhism in India (1891-1956)
18th Sultan of Delhi (1325-1351), known for ambitious reforms and controversial policies. Called 'The Eccentric Prince' for his bold but often failed experiments.
Humayun, second Mughal emperor who ruled India from 1530-1540 and 1555-1556, known for his turbulent reign, exile to Persia, and eventual restoration of Mughal power.
Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, reigned from 1628 to 1658, known for his architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal.