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Tales & Trails
08:57
An old tale of a Khanquah and its link with the Mughals. In Tales and Trails we travel to Bihar and find a treasure trove!
History Daily
Snapshort Histories
Shimla: History Was Made Here
While Shimla is a tourist hotspot known for its stunning views and cool climes, there is another, more serious side to this beautiful city. It was the venue of many historic decisions taken during the British rule, including the final discussions on Indian independence
Cover Story
Ramgarhia Bunga: Amritsar’s Hidden Marvel
The Golden Temple is Amritsar’s most famous monument but did you know that the shrine was protected by a military post that stands right behind it? Catch the story of the Ramgarhia Bunga, which is part of a dramatic chapter in Sikh history.
History Daily
Balakot: Crucible of Culture To Casualty of War
You wouldn’t think it today but the region around Balakot in Pakistan, the site of recent air strikes by India, was a melting pot of culture and trade. Catch the story of this fascinating and ancient region once ruled by many great empires
Stories that Make India
20:30
It’s the least celebrated part of Delhi, but the hilly Ridge that hugs the city is historic. From the site of the oldest pre-historic settlement of the region to the place where pitched battles were fought in 1857 - catch the many stories that make it so integral to Delhi’s history.
Amazing India
Amazing India
Maluti - Forgotten Temples of Jharkhand
Featured among the ‘12 ancient landmarks in the world, on the verge of vanishing’, read on to know why Maluti’s unique temples need help.
Amazing India
Meghalaya’s Ancient Sentinels
We have all heard of the Stonehenge in England that attracts millions of tourists each year. But in Nartiang in Meghalaya, lie hundreds of monoliths, that mark the glory of the Jaintia kingdom.
Snapshort Histories
Cooch Behar’s Palace of Pride
Today, known more for its grinding poverty, there was a time when the kingdom of Cooch Behar was renowned for its splendour and the great beauty of its princesses!
Road to Enterprise
33:39
Catch the story of Parsi entrepreneurship and how they made their way from shipbuilders and traders to India’s leading industrialists. Also, catch the one link with the bygone days and old trade links
Living History
Forgotten Treasures
Asia’s First Stamp from Sindh
Catch the story of the ‘Scinde Dawk’, the first stamp to be introduced in Asia, and the tale of colonial geopolitics and greed behind it
History in a Dish
Tracing India’s Food Journey - Of Sugar & Spice
Spices form the heart of Indian cooking and why not? After all, many of them originate in India. Check out which and how far back they really go.
Living History
Elokeshi Murder: A Scandal That Shook Colonial Calcutta
The 1873 murder of Elokeshi by her husband brought to the fore age-old biases in Calcutta and pitted local mores against a foreign justice system. Here’s the story of how the incident has been immortalised – in the most unlikely of places!
