Tag Results: Bihar
Cover Story
Bakhtiyar Khilji’s Disastrous Expedition
A medieval Afghan general who seized Bihar and Bengal, Bakhtiyar Khilji was notorious for his ruthless strategy and opportunistic ways. But did he go too far? Catch Khilji’s dramatic story and the irony that marked his end
Amazing India
Rajgriha and the Start of an Empire
Join us as we head to some of the earliest ruins in the country and catch the story of Rajgriha. One of the oldest cities of the Gangetic plain, here is how it sowed the seeds of ambition and Empire.
Living History
Khuda Bakhsh Library: Patna’s Treasure House
Boasting one of the world’s richest collections of books and manuscripts on Islamic literature and history, this library was a personal gift from a beloved son of Bihar who loved the ‘Patna public’ more than he did money. Catch the moving story of Khuda Bakhsh and his labour of love
Forgotten Treasures
Tale of Two Champas
What if we told you that Bhagalpur in Bihar was once home to a rich and influential town called Champa? This ancient kingdom was so successful that its traders took Indian culture to the other side of the ocean- Champa, in Vietnam. Catch this riveting tale of two cities...