They are unlike any mosques that you would have seen. But head deep into Bengal and you will find centuries old mosques made of terracotta and beautifully embellished. These mosques are a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered...
A new book – Islam: An Illustrated Journey – traces the history of Islam across continents. Akshay Chavan discusses the origin, evolution and transformation of Islam, with co-author of the book, Zulfikar Hirji
Eclipsed by the magnificent Haji Ali Dargah just off the coast of Mumbai is another much smaller dargah on the shore. This delicate beauty – the Ma Hajiani Dargah – was recently restored. Whose tomb lies here? Who built this shrine? Where does it fit into Mumbai’s story?
We think of Faridabad in Haryana as an overpopulated, industrial city with sky-high pollution levels. But look carefully and you will find treasures from a surprisingly rich past, going back 1,200 years. Join us as we uncover a little-known side of Faridabad.