Jahangir: A Mughal emperor who continued his father’s religious tolerance but clashed with the rebellious Sikhs. Importance: Under Jahangir’s rule, both Muslims and Hindus were tolerated in India. Persian culture, especially, was incorporated into the culture, the influences of which can still be seen today. The arts also flourished. However, Jahangir had several skirmishes with [...]

Bergen was founded by Olav Kyrre in 1070 under the name Bjørgvin. It was the largest city in Scandinavia until the 16th century and Norway’s largest city until the 18th century. He built a wooden Christian church on the ground that later should be called Bergen Hus and at the same time he also started [...]