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Jashn-e Chiragha’n: Tracing Deepavali celebrations in the Mughal Empire
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- Historian Anoushka Jain traces the history of Deepavali celebrations in the Mughal Empire, exploring how the festival of lights found a place in the imperial court and the cultural life of Shahjahanabad
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Nov 8, 2026 · Updated 11/8/2026, 12:36:13 PM · Reported with: The Hindu
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