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Tales of Our Cities
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Once the capital of the richest Mughal province & then kingdom, Murshidabad is today well past its glory. But wind your way through it and you will find tales of glory, intrigue & brute ambition. Catch the story of the lost capital of Bengal, in this episode of Tales of Our Cities..
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History Daily
Snapshort Histories
Dak Banglas & Their Dark Tales
They were forlorn, eerie and located in the remotest corners of India. Catch the story of the dak bangla and why this quintessential British legacy became the object of legend and lore.
Cover Story
Ustad Mansur – A Wonder Of His Age
Catch the story of Ustad Mansur, a Mughal-era painter patronised by Emperor Jahangir. Today, his paintings are scattered in museums around the world
Cover Story
The Lost Crown of Satara
A chance find of a Royal Maratha Pagdi or Turban, in Virginia USA, helped uncover the fascinating tale of the lost crown of the Marathas.
Weaves of India
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Trace the history of Paithan’s majestic weave, that once made Indian textiles famous across the world
Living History
Amazing India
Grand Palaces of India - Markers of an Era
After the Revolt of 1857, as the British Crown took charge of India, many kings compensated for the loss of their real power, by building some really grand palaces. Here is a journey through an era
History Daily
India: A Geological Treasure Trove
Ancient cultures, religions, and the birth of civilisation itself. India has it all, including a riveting geological past. Did you know that Meghalaya was once a coral island, and that not far from Bengaluru you can actually touch a part of the earth’s crust? Catch the stories of India’s geological wonders and where to find them
Snapshort Histories
A Touch of Indian Yellow
The story of the vibrant yellow pigment, which captured the imagination of artists from the Mughal Ateliers to Post-Impressionist Europe, is a fascinating blend of legend, art and science.
Road to Enterprise
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The Sindhis have spread out across the world and built global businesses, against all odds. We trace their journey to understand the spirit of the enterprise that makes the community so unique
Amazing India
Amazing India
Deulghata: The Hidden Temples of Purulia
Tucked away in the forests of West Bengal are Jain temples nearly a thousand years old, built by Shaivaite kings of Odisha. Crumbling and overgrown, they represent a time when Purulia was an important hub of Jainism
Amazing India
Bhimbetka: India’s Oldest Art Gallery
The earliest humans in India not only lived here but also left snippets of their lives in the spectacular prehistoric art in Bhimbetka near Bhopal. We revisit these early artists and decode the narrative they wove in the hills of Central India.
Amazing India
Fatehpur Sikri: Symphony in Red
The magnificent city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar as an act of gratitude and served as his capital for 15 years. Catch the story of this Mughal marvel and its stunning monuments, and find out why it was abandoned so suddenly and so quickly in 1610
The Great Indian Gharanas
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Ustad Abdul Karim Khan who founded the Kirana Gharana was a court singer in Baroda & later Mysore. His musical interactions with Carnatic musicians brought about a unique confluence
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