Tag Results: Agra
History Daily
Sarai Amanat Khan: Legacy of the Taj Calligrapher
This is the tale of two monuments to love – one of them the world-famous Taj Mahal and the other a travellers’ inn falling to ruin. Catch the story of the calligrapher who worked on both these contrasting Mughal-era monuments and what he had in common with his royal master
Snapshort Histories
The Plan to Sell the Taj!
On April fool’s day catch the tale of a Governor General who gets the award for having had the most foolish idea - to dismantle the Taj. The reason will astound you!
Snapshort Histories
Mumtaz Mahal’s Journey to the Taj Mahal
While the Taj Mahal is celebrated as a monument of Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaz Mahal, few are aware that she died in Burhanpur, 900 kms away from Agra.
Amazing India
A Red Taj - From Her to Him
While the Taj Mahal in Agra needs no introduction, there is a beautiful story of a forgotten replica in red, built as a tribute to a loved husband.