223. Empire of Plants: From Kew Gardens to Botany Bay
Kew Gardens near London is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, welcoming countless visitors every year. But what many visitors may not know is that the history of Kew and that of th...
23 Jan 202539min
222. The Downfall of the Mughals (Ep 3)
Aurangzeb is arguably the most controversial figure in Indian History. The mere mention of his name provokes fierce debate. Aurangzeb succeeded in seizing the throne by betraying his father and brothe...
21 Jan 202548min
221. War of Succession: The Battle That Shook India (Ep 2)
With their father in very bad health and rumours of his death swirling around the empire, Shah Jahan’s four sons decide it is their time to take his place. Only one has been chosen by Shah Jahan… The ...
16 Jan 202552min
220. Battle of Brothers: The Puritan vs The Mystic (Ep 1)
The battle of succession that erupted during a severe illness of Shah Jahan is often regarded as one which determined the fate of India. The eldest of Shah Jahan’s sons was Dara Shukoh—the Glory of D...
14 Jan 202544min
219. Building The Taj Mahal: Love, Loss, & Splendour (Ep 2)
Within days of his beloved wife’s death, Shah Jahan starts designing his grandest architectural project yet to express his love for her. Her mausoleum is to be a domed, symmetrical, bright white build...
9 Jan 202548min
218. Creator of The Taj Mahal: Shah Jahan’s Rise to Power (Ep 1)
Shah Jahan, the third son of the opium-addicted Jahangir, was born in 1592 with the name Khurram. More interested in precious gems and architecture than dancing girls at court, Khurram was reserved an...
7 Jan 202542min
217. Zebras and Zodiacs: Jahangir’s Art Revolution
Often overshadowed by his son’s architectural wonders like the Taj Mahal, Emperor Jahangir was a true connoisseur of beauty. His reign witnessed a flourishing of art, architecture, and craftsmanship...
2 Jan 202548min
216. Seeds of British India: England’s First Ambassador to the Mughal Court
What do you buy for a man who has everything? Thomas Roe is tasked with wooing the Emperor Jahangir. On March 6th 1615, he sets sail from England on the 8 month voyage to the Mughal Empire, home to ...
31 Des 202454min
