Podcasts about Shah Jahan

Send us a text We visit Delhi, Agra, and Mumbai with linguist and educator Dr. Jilani Warsi.Old Delhi draws us into the Red Fort's vast red sandstone walls, the bustle of Jama Masjid, and the color and flavors of Chandni Chowk where chai, sweets, and silks leave their mark. We balance that with New Delhi's calm and the Lotus Temple's open welcome to all faiths, then look upward at Qutub Minar's 12th-century tower, a vertical timeline of early rule and artistry. Along the way, we share on-the-ground advice: why to skip driving yourself, how to group sites to save time, and where an evening light-and-sound show still brings the past to life.Agra reframes the journey around love and power. The Taj Mahal becomes more than a postcard as dawn light turns marble rosy and the close-in inlay work reveals delicate stone flowers. Across the Yamuna River, Agra Fort holds Shah Jahan's final vantage point, a story you can feel when a small mirror catches the mausoleum's glow. A short hop leads to Fatehpur Sikri, where Hindu and Islamic design blend into one living compound, proof that style can be a bridge across belief.Mumbai changes the tempo again: Marine Drive's night shimmer, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link stretching like a lit ribbon, and the gravitational pull of Bollywood's studios and theaters. We leave the skyline by boat for Elephanta Island, where ancient cave temples to Shiva offer a cool breath and timeless stonework. Between stops, we chase flavor—kebabs, biryani, and samosas, and share simple ways to eat well and safely where the locals line up.Whether you're planning your first India itinerary, refining a return, or just enjoying armchair travel, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find it too._____Dr. Jilani Warsi, born a two-hour drive from Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya where Buddha reached Nirvana, grew up in a multilingual environment and teaches at Queensborough Community College in New York. He curates English language lessons for native and non-native speakers under the moniker of DrEnglish, on YouTube, @DrAmericanEnglish. He is also a shutterbug and a student of life._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Contact her at placesirememberlealane.com_____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 120 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. _____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  Please subscribe, like, and comment. 

As the capital of the world's largest democracy, Delhi embodies the essence of modern India – a vivid paradox of old and new, rich and poor, foreign and familiar. It's been fourteen years since my last visit and the economic transformation is ever-present. High rises, swanky malls and residential colonies housing the booming middle-class are mushrooming everywhere. As my engaging Wendy Wu Tours guide Girish remarked, as we were whisked into the city from the airport, “Delhi is more than a mere city, it has morphed into the national capital region.” With the metropolitan population now nudging 30 million, Delhi is a megalopolis and on-track to becoming the world's most populous city in three years' time. Our hotel was in New Delhi, the more modern, planned city within a city, that was built by the British in 1911 and replaced Kolkata as the national capital, twenty years later. In a city notorious for its air pollution, which is supposedly steadily improving, one of the great paradoxes of New Delhi is that it's also swathed in a sprawling green canopy. It's arguably the greatest legacy from British rule, because the new city was deliberately, meticulously planned to be nestled within a vast green cover, fanning out from Connaught Place on those broad long avenues. Large-canopy trees like banyans, mango, and pilkhans were selected by the British, while indigenous trees ideally suited to the climate have added to the canopy in recent decades. That sprawling tree cover is certainly a godsend from the fierce Delhi heat. Delhi's contradictions abound. You'll still see working elephants trudging along traffic-clogged roads, as fire-engine red Ferraris zip by. Handwritten posters singing out, “Customs confiscated goods sold here,” still compete next to glossy fashion billboards for Gucci and Prada. It's all part of Delhi's curious fabric. The city is littered with so many crumbling tombs and ruins, most of them are not even on the tourist map. But if you are a first-timer to the city, signature sights include marvelling at the sheer grace of the soaring Qutb Minar Tower. It was built 800 years ago by the Turkish Slave King Qutb-ud-din Aibak to celebrate his victory over the Hindu Rajputs. Wander through the sculptural Jantar Mantar, a huge, open-air astronomy observatory built in 1725 by Jai Singh, creator and ruler of Jaipur. Admire the 16th-century garden tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, precursor to the Taj Mahal, which was built by Humayun's great-grandson. Over in Old Delhi, two Mughal-era masterpieces, the imposing Red Fort (which was the Mughal seat of power for 200 years) and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Both sandstone show-stoppers are definitely worth exploring. The mosque was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1656 and it took 5000 labourers 6 years to complete. Within its hallowed walls lie sacred relics like Prophet Muhammad's hair. Beyond ticking-off the capital's great monuments, heading to Old Delhi is like a journey back in time. The beating, chaotic, carnival-like heart of Old Delhi is Chandni Chowk, Delhi's 400 year old marketplace that was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The market has been redeveloped to tame some of the chaos, including some fully pedestrianised streets and non-motorised transport lanes. But as I gazed at the spaghetti-like tangle of street wiring that garlands the crowded market lanes, there's no denying the ramshackle, faded glory feels amid this pulsating hot-spot of old-school commerce. Be sure to get your fill of jalebis from a street food vendor. Made from a deep-fried spiral-shaped wheat flour batter, which is then soaked in a sugar syrup, a plate of piping hot, crispy, sticky jalebis is a very satisfying sugar hit. We enjoyed a classic rickshaw ride through the throng of traders, shoppers and wandering cows, all heaving in those pencil-thin lanes. Girish also led us through the Khari Baoli Spice Market in Chandni Chowk, positively bulging with so many spices, nuts, herbs, pickles, preserves, rice and teas. Renowned as Asia's largest wholesale spice market, it's an aromatic head-blast. Shops and stalls bulge with heaping mounds and baskets of over a hundred different spices, headlined by turmeric, cardamom, coriander, star anise, ginger and cumin. Just as they have for hundreds of years, shoppers, dealers and chefs converge here every day to haggle and hustle. Many vendors have been peddling their wares for generations. Dawdle too long in front of a stall, and traders with huge sacks of chilis or cardamom pods will soon bump you out of their way. One of the oldest and tidiest shops is Mehar Chand and Sons. They've been in business since Queen Victoria ruled over them. And it's a great place to stock up on packaged spices, tea and saffron. Anshu Kumar, who is part of the family that has owned the shop since its inception, tells me that one of their biggest sellers with international visitors is turmeric, powered by the world's booming love-affair with this powerful superfood and supplement. (Their packaged products are allowed in New Zealand – just be sure to declare them.) Heading back to the hotel, we also stopped by the Indian parliament and sized up the monolithic might of India Gate. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this monstrous landmark is more than just a stunning feat of architecture—it's a poignant memorial to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Beautifully illuminated after sunset, street food vendors and ice cream carts line the area, swathed in sprawling lush gardens. The great thing about a Wendy Wu Tours private holiday is that you have complete flexibility over how much temple-touring and sightseeing you want to do. Equipped with your own driver and guide, it's a stress-free way to tackle Delhi. The itinerary can be as active or as laid back as you are, with full flexibility over included meals and excursions. You'll be in the best of hands with Wendy Wu Tours. www.wendywutours.co.nz/india Nothing beats retreating to a leafy oasis of eminent comfort and style after a hot, sticky day intrepidly gorging on the city sights. Nestled along the tree-lined boulevards of Connaught Place, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, is a five-star hotel with serious wow-factor. From the moment you step inside the grand art-filled lobby, you know you are somewhere special. Service is swift, sparkling, flawless and convivial. It's the epitome of affordable luxury, with sharply-priced room rates that won't blow your budget. Push the boat out and lock in a Horizon Club room or suite. That will give you access to the hotel's cherry on top, the 19th floor Horizon Club lounge, allowing you a quick check-in, breakfast, evening cocktails and light bites. Plus panoramic views of the city's skyline. The hotel's arsenal of dining venues is very impressive. Head to Mister Chai for some authentic Indian street food coupled with flavoured tea and coffee. There is Tamra serving European, Japanese, Indian, Thai and Southeast Asian fare from live kitchens. “Lavish” doesn't do justice to the expansive array of buffet options at Tamra for breakfast. Sorrento specialises in Italian food with a contemporary twist and Shang Palace offers flavours of Sichuan, Cantonese and Yunnan cuisines. This is a signature dining venue in Shangri-La hotels and Shang Palace is widely feted as the world's most loved Chinese specialty restaurant. Dining here was divine, noshing on prawn dumplings with caviar; Xinjiang spice twice cooked baby lamb ribs; and the Cantonese BBQ platter. Shang Palace is a must. Celebrating it's 20th birthday this year, Shangri-La Eros is not the sort of hotel to rest on its laurels. And with wellness offerings continuing to be increasingly sought after, the hotel recently unveiled a wealth of enticing new amenities. The Wellness Club boasts offers over 4,000 square feet of world-class fitness space, advanced recovery therapies, a 100-feet outdoor swimming pool, salon, spa, and a calming hydrothermal zone featuring a cold plunge, Himalayan salt sauna, whirlpool, and steam. What more could you want for personal pampering? The Wellness Club seamlessly blends conscious luxury with modern wellness. Designed by Dubai's Stickman Tribe, Dubai, the interior is bathed in natural hues and hand-painted art. Calming music sets the tone for a serene escape with gilded details and reflective surfaces lending a touch of grandeur to the venue. The Spa has become a runaway hit with custom-crafted amenities to indulge the senses. Signature rituals include the Taste of India Retreat, Signature Indulgence, and a Couple's Serenity Bath, crafted to nourish the body and calm the mind. But my favourite hotel feature is the enormous new pool. Tranquil corridors lead you outdoors to the gloriously leafy green space, crowned with that magnificent pool and elegant sun loungers. As black kites circled high above in the sky, and mischievous rhesus macaques swung between the trees – much to the annoyance of nesting rose-ringed parakeets, marinating myself in the hotel's glorious pool became a rinse-and-repeat prize draw. www.shangri-la.com From New Zealand, it's just a one-stop connection to a multitude of destinations in India, including New Delhi, with Singapore Airlines, on their various daily services from Auckland and Christchurch to Singapore. Enjoy well-timed connections for an easy transit in Singapore. Across all classes of travel, the award-winning carrier has not only fostered a world-beating reputation for its exceptional customer service and in-flight product, but also its innovation. Become a KrisFlyer member and enjoy complimentary in-flight WiFi. For best fares and seats to suit head to https://www.singaporeair.com Mike Yardley is our resident traveller on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic. Few world landmarks exemplify the full meaning of that word quite like the Taj Mahal. I've just enjoyed freshly communing with the wondrous masterpiece in Agra, as part of a private tour of Classic India with Wendy Wu Tours. Four hours drive from New Delhi, Agra is rough and ready in places, much like the driving standards on India's roads. As my delightful Wendy Wu Tours driver Mr Singh observed, “There are three golden rules when driving in India. You need a good horn, good brakes and good luck.” Before savouring the gleaming Taj, my Wendy Wu Tours guide Nadeem led us on an enlightening tour around Agra Fort. En-route, we passed a decrepit sandstone building that Nadeem remarked had become nicknamed the “Monkey House” by locals. Apparently a vast tribe of 200 Rhesus macaques inhabit the crumbling building, running riot on the adjoining road when they head out to find food. Agra Fort is a marvel, a mighty red sandstone fortress overlooking the Yamuna River. It was established by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, who was a descendant of Genghis Khan. The sprawling fort served as a military base and a royal residence, as well as the seat of government when Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire. The complex is a delight to explore, radiantly reflecting the architectural grandeur of the Mughal reign – a fusion of Persian and Indian design flourishes. Highlights include the Pearl Mosque, constructed by Shah Jahan. This tranquil and perfectly proportioned structure is made entirely of white marble. The splendid Palace of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal), had its walls and ceilings inlaid with thousands of small mirrors. The fort also served as a prison and Nadeem led us to gaze at where Shah Jahān sadly spent the last eight years of life, in his gilded cage. Aurangzeb, his son and successor as emperor, incarcerated him there in 1658. At least Jahan could gaze across to his finest triumph, his sublime Taj Mahal, rising proudly on the horizon, around the river bend. Another headline sight at Agra Fort is the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah in Agra, India. Nicknamed the baby Taj, it's considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal. It was built 30 years earlier, for the father of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. The alarm clock was set for an early wake-up the following morning, to witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The last time I visited the Taj fourteen years ago, we timed it for sunset – but the crowd crush detracted from the experience. Wendy Wu Tours strongly recommended a sunrise visit – and they weren't wrong. There were barely a hundred people on site for the dawn of a new day and the absence of crowds enhances the encounter immeasurably. (Nor will you battling extreme heat.) After duly posing for photos on the marble bench immortalised by Princess Diana's visit, it was positively soothing to size up this colossal marble mausoleum from every angle and vantage point, as a yolky sunrise stamped its presence on proceedings. I felt lost in awe-inspired reflection in the ornamental gardens. Built as a memorial by Shah Jahan for his third wife, who died giving birth to their 14th child, it is arguably the world's greatest monument to love. The emperor was apparently so heartbroken by her death, his hair turned grey overnight. Construction of the monument began within 12 months, with the bulk of the building taking 8 years to complete. 20,000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the building, while specialists from Europe were brought in to produce the exquisite marble screens and inlay work. Much of the gold and precious stones were later looted by British soldiers. Following his death, Shah Jahan was buried here, alongside his third wife. There are so many touches to his masterpiece to admire. Look closely and you'll notice that the four soaring minarets are all subtly tilted away from the main building, so that they won't fall on it, in the event of a major earthquake. I love how the building was purposefully positioned pointing north, so that it is bathed in maximum sunlight from dawn to dusk, heightening the creamy lustre of the marble. And nothing detracts in the background. Built on a raised platform with its back to the river, the backdrop is only sky – a masterstroke in design, which adds to its timeless enchantment. It was striking how serious they are taking the threat of air pollution around the Taj mahal, with an enormous perimeter area, clamping down on vehicle use and the forced closure of factories in proximity to the monument. Previously, the Taj Mahal has been spruced up with an ancient face-pack recipe known as multani mitti. This blend of soil, cereal, milk and lime beautifies the skin. I must try it. They're very proud of all things Mughal in Agra so why not tuck into some Mughlai cuisine? This rich, meaty and aromatic culinary style blends Indian flavours with Persian, Turkish, and Central Asian influences. It is known for its creamy, rich gravies, elaborate dishes, and the liberal use of aromatic spices, almonds, cashews, dried fruits, and dairy products. Famous dishes chicken biryani, chicken korma and rogan josh. A decadent dessert steeped in Mughal Empire tradition is Shahi Tukda. Translating as royal bread, this version of bread pudding consists of crisp, fried bread slices soaked in sugar syrup and adorned with a creamy blend of milk, cornflour, spices, and nuts. Delicious! Great street snacks include peitha, a square sweet made from pumpkin and glucose and flavoured with rosewater, coconut or saffron. Also try gajak, a slightly spicy sesame-seed biscuit strip. I sampled some great local dining while staying at the Grand Imperial Hotel, in the heart of Agra. Standing proud since the early 1900s, this British colonial-era property with its soothing arches and colonnades and sprawling garden is a haven of elegant heritage and affordable luxury. It was built for the British as the Colonial Hotel and the property is steeped in period furnishings. This heritage gem gracefully merges historical charm with contemporary comfort. Every corner of the property reverberates with history's echoes and nods to ancient royalty, adorned with plush Lahori bricks, regal arches, and exquisite paintings. The sparkling swimming pool and lush gardens are a serene sanctuary to unwind the body, after a hot, sticky day of sightseeing. Hospitality is flawless and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the bargain accommodation rates. Strike it lucky and the hotel may well be hosting a bling-bling Indian wedding, while you're in-house. That is quite the spectacle! Delve into India with the award-winning tour specialists across Asia and beyond. Choose a tailor-made private holiday to optimise your itinerary and accommodation preferences, as much as you wish. The itinerary can be as active or as laid back as you are, with full flexibility over included meals and excursions. You'll be in the best of hands with Wendy Wu Tours. www.wendywutours.co.nz/india From New Zealand, it's just a one-stop connection to a multitude of destinations in India, including New Delhi, with Singapore Airlines, on their various daily services from Auckland and Christchurch to Singapore. Enjoy well-timed connections for an easy transit in Singapore. Across all classes of travel, the award-winning carrier has not only fostered a world-beating reputation for its exceptional customer service and in-flight product, but also its innovation. Become a KrisFlyer member and enjoy complimentary in-flight WiFi. For best fares and seats to suit head to https://www.singaporeair.com Mike Yardley is our resident traveller on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I blundered and started working on the wrong episode. I can't cover the Red Fort without having first talked about the Taj Mahal because that's getting Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor's life all caddywampus, and we can't have that. If you have been to the Taj Mahal, please let me know!! I'd love to chat with you!

The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in the world. Built in the 1600s by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, it's a masterpiece of white marble and Islamic architecture. This episode explores the love story, artistry, and engineering behind this iconic structure—and why the Taj Mahal still stands as a symbol of eternal love.

Pour la saison estivale, plongez-vous dans des récits qui vous feront voyager en terre inconnue. Découvrez l'amour sous un nouveau jour. Avant d'être considéré comme une merveille du monde, le Taj Mahal fût une sépulture. Celle de Mumtaz Mahal, épouse de l'empereur Shah Jahan. Un prodige architectural érigé en hommage à sa mort. Dans ce récit digne d'un conte, aimer c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture et voix : Alice Deroide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discusses the remarkable life of Akbar the Great, one of history's most impressive emperors. Together with historian Ira Mukhoty, Suzannah explores Akbar's journey from royal hostage to a ruler known for his vast, multi-ethnic empire.From how Akbar used spies to keep a grip on his realm, to his revolutionary policies on religious inclusivity and harmony, to his daring conquests, including the epic siege of Chittor, Akbar the Great's reign was extraordinary and unprecedented.MORE:Majestic Mughals: From Akbar to Shah Jahanhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6kJDF3rlVnXvILtMGdVx71Adventures of a Mughal Princesshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0U38APS4SoDUu7TlG30J4KPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Inspiring Tales: A Writer's Awakening at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के गैरमामूली साये में धूप की हल्की किरणें गिर रही थीं।En: Light rays of the sun were falling under the extraordinary shadow of the Taj Mahal.Hi: वसंत का मौसम था और यमुना नदी की हल्की-हल्की सरसराहट सुनाई दे रही थी।En: It was the spring season, and the gentle rustle of the Yamuna river could be heard.Hi: उस अद्भुत वातावरण में तीन लोग टहल रहे थे - अरुण, प्रिय, और विक्रम।En: In this marvelous setting, three people were taking a stroll - Arun, Priya, and Vikram.Hi: अरुण, एक युवा लेखक, प्रेरणा की खोज में था।En: Arun, a young writer, was in search of inspiration.Hi: उसे ताजमहल की भव्यता देखने के बाद भी कुछ खास महसूस नहीं हो रहा था।En: Even after witnessing the grandeur of the Taj Mahal, he didn't feel anything special.Hi: उसकी नजरें हर चीज़ को आलोचनात्मक रूप से देख रही थीं।En: His gaze was critically observing everything.Hi: "यह सब बहुत परिचित है, बहुत सामान्य," उसने अपने मन में सोचा।En: "It's all very familiar, very ordinary," he thought to himself.Hi: प्रिय, अरुण की दोस्त, उत्साह और जिज्ञासा से भरी हुई थी।En: Priya, Arun's friend, was filled with excitement and curiosity.Hi: वह हर छोटी से छोटी बात को बड़े ध्यान से देख रही थी और विक्रम से लगातार सवाल पूछ रही थी।En: She was looking at every little thing with great attention and constantly asking Vikram questions.Hi: विक्रम, जो इस ऐतिहासिक स्थल का गाइड था, थोड़े ऊब के साथ अपनी कहानियों को साझा कर रहा था।En: Vikram, who was the guide to this historic site, was sharing his stories with a bit of boredom.Hi: परंतु उसकी कहानियों में अनोखी जानकारी छिपी थी।En: However, unique information was hidden in his tales.Hi: "अरे विक्रम, क्या आपको इस स्थल के बारे में कुछ अनजानी बातें पता हैं?En: "Hey Vikram, do you know any unknown stories about this site?"Hi: " प्रिय ने उत्सुकता से पूछा।En: Priya asked eagerly.Hi: "अरे हाँ!En: "Oh yes!"Hi: ," विक्रम ने जवाब दिया, "ताजमहल की हर एक ईंट में एक कहानी है।En: Vikram replied, "Every single brick of the Taj Mahal has a story.Hi: लेकिन सबसे विचित्र बात यह है कि इसे बनाने वाले कलाकारों ने अपने दिल की धड़कनें यहाँ उतारी हैं।En: But the most peculiar thing is that the artists who built it have embodied their heartbeats here."Hi: "अरुण का ध्यान अचानक से जग गया।En: Arun's attention suddenly awakened.Hi: उसने विक्रम से और सवाल करने का फैसला किया।En: He decided to ask Vikram more questions.Hi: "क्या आप हमें बताने में रूचि रखते हैं?En: "Would you be interested in telling us more?"Hi: " उसने पूछा।En: he asked.Hi: विक्रम ने एक मुस्कान के साथ शुरू किया, "यह सिर्फ शाहजहाँ और मुमताज का प्रेम मंदिर नहीं है।En: With a smile, Vikram began, "It's not just the temple of love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz.Hi: यह उस युग की कला और विस्मृति की भी गवाही देता है।En: It also testifies to the art and oblivion of that era."Hi: "अरुण अब पूरी तरह से जुड़ गया।En: Arun was now fully engaged.Hi: उसने विक्रम से हर छोटी सी बात जाननी चाही - जैसे ताजमहल की निर्माण कला, उसमें छिपी छोटी-छोटी बारीकियाँ, और उसे गढ़ने की प्रक्रिया।En: He wanted to know every little detail from Vikram - like the construction art of the Taj Mahal, its hidden nuances, and the process of its crafting.Hi: जब वे ताजमहल की सबसे ऊपरी मंजिल पर पहुंचे, वहाँ सूर्यास्त का दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: When they reached the topmost floor of the Taj Mahal, the view of the sunset was magnificent.Hi: सुनहरी किरणें संगमरमर को चमकदार बना रही थीं।En: The golden rays were making the marble shine brilliantly.Hi: अरुण को जैसे एक जागृति महसूस हुई।En: Arun felt an awakening.Hi: उसे समझ में आया कि सुंदरता देखने वाले की नजर में होती है।En: He realized that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Hi: प्रेरणा हमारे भीतर होती है, बाहरी चीजों में नहीं।En: Inspiration lies within us, not in external things.Hi: वह तुरंत अपने नोटबुक में कुछ लिखने लगा, चेहरे पर नई ऊर्जा और उत्साह के साथ।En: He immediately began writing in his notebook with newfound energy and enthusiasm on his face.Hi: प्रिय मुस्कुरा रही थी, जबकि विक्रम उनकी ओर गर्व से देख रहा था।En: Priya was smiling, while Vikram looked at them with pride.Hi: इस यात्रा ने अरुण को एक नई दृष्टि दी।En: This trip gave Arun a new perspective.Hi: उसने सीखा कि अपने दृष्टिकोण को बदलना कभी-कभी सबसे ज्यादा जरूरी होता है।En: He learned that sometimes the most important thing is to change one's outlook. Vocabulary Words:extraordinary: गैरमामूलीshadow: सायाgentle: हल्कीrustle: सरसराहटmarvelous: अद्भुतstroll: टहलनाinspiration: प्रेरणाgrandeur: भव्यताcritically: आलोचनात्मक रूप सेcuriosity: जिज्ञासाattention: ध्यानhistoric: ऐतिहासिकpeculiar: विचित्रembody: उतारनाheartbeats: दिल की धड़कनेंtestifies: गवाही देताoblivion: विस्मृतिnuances: बारीकियाँcrafting: गढ़नेmagnificent: अद्भुतawakening: जागृतिbeholder: देखने वालाenthusiasm: उत्साहperspective: दृष्टिoutlook: दृष्टिकोणboredom: ऊबunique: अनोखीbrick: ईंटprocess: प्रक्रियाenergy: ऊर्जा

El amor puede ser el sentimiento más hermoso, pero también el más devastador. A lo largo de la historia, algunas parejas han vivido romances apasionados que terminaron en tragedia.En este episodio de Interesante Historia, exploramos las historias de amor más conmovedoras y fatídicas de todos los tiempos. Desde los reyes y emperadores que arriesgaron sus imperios por amor hasta los artistas y poetas que se consumieron en la pasión, cada relato nos sumerge en una intensa mezcla de emoción y fatalidad.Descubre los secretos, las cartas, los sacrificios y los giros inesperados que marcaron el destino de parejas como Cleopatra y Marco Antonio, Abelardo y Eloísa, Shah Jahan y Mumtaz Mahal, entre otros.Amores imposibles, prohibidos y eternos que nos recuerdan que el amor, en ocasiones, duele tanto como la vida misma.

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 accomplished oldest son Dara Shukoh. However the war of succession has begun, and it will be brutal and stained by betrayal.  The people of Delhi are terrified at the coming storm. Shops are boarded as they prepare for a possible bloodbath. Two of Shah Jahan's sons, Murad and Shuja, make the first move. They go through coronation ceremonies while Aurangzeb bides his time. He sends his father letters and fruit from the Deccan, acting like a loyal son.  Miraculously Shah Jahan does not die but begins to recover, only to see his sons tear each other apart and in open rebellion against him. Dara Shukoh, his anointed heir, rallies the imperial army to protect the weakened emperor. Aurangzeb, springs into action, rallying his own armies to advance not only on his brother but his father too. This will be one of the most crucial battles in the subcontinent's history… Listen as William and Anita are joined again by Supriya Gandhi to discuss the rise of Aurangzeb, one of the most controversial historical figures in India today. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Darius. Contemporary miniatures show that Dara bore a striking resemblance to his father, and like him he was luxurious in his tastes and refined in his sensibilities. He preferred life at court to the hardships of campaigning; he liked to deck himself in strings of precious stones and belts studded with priceless gems; he wore clothes of the finest silk and from each ear lobe he hung a single pearl of remarkable size. Dara was a tolerant Sufi and composed a study of Hinduism and Islam, ‘The Mingling of Two Oceans', which stressed the affinities of the two faiths and what he believed to be the Vedic origins of the Quran. Then there was Aurangzeb, unloved by his father, a bitter and bigoted puritan, as intolerant as he was grimly dogmatic. He was a ruthlessly talented general and a brilliantly calculating strategist, but entirely lacked the winning charm of his predecessors.  Listen as William and Anita are joined by Supriya Gandhi, author of The Emperor Who Never Was: Dara Shukoh in Mughal India, to discuss the brothers who fought for the crown, and with it the future of India. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 building surrounded by aromatic gardens. But the infamous Taj Mahal is not the only beautiful structure the Mughal Emperor commissions. One of the most extravagant examples of his work is the Peacock Throne, a dazzling display of precious gems, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Timur Ruby. And Shah Jahan's architectural vision soon extends beyond Agra. He later leaves the capital, perhaps to escape the grief associated with his wife's death, and embarks on building the city of Shahjahanabad, otherwise known as Old Delhi.  Listen as William and Anita discuss Shah Jahan's magnificent architecture… Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and carefully crafted his image as the “millennial sovereign”. Upon Jahangir's death, Khurram finds himself embroiled in a fierce succession struggle. His cunning and military experience, honed from years of avoiding his father's armies, proves invaluable in this fight for the throne.  But Khurram was not powerful on his own. He was surrounded by powerful women – raised by his step-grandmother Ruquiya Sultan, adored by his eldest daughter Jahanara, and most important of all loved and supported by his wife Mumtaz Mahal. She was his confidante and best friend, and to lose her would break his heart. But his broken heart would lead to the building of one of the most beautiful buildings in the world… Join Anita and William as they explore the early life of the fifth Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avant d'être considéré comme une merveille du monde, le Taj Mahal fût une sépulture. Celle de Mumtaz Mahal, épouse de l'empereur Shah Jahan. Un prodige architectural érigé en hommage à sa mort. Aimer, c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté Dans ce récit digne d'un conte, aimer c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté. Une histoire de marché, de conquête et de marbre. Une histoire d'amour Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Miley Cyrus et Liam Hemsworth Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beginning with the reign of Emperor Akbar and continuing through to Shah Jahan, India's Mughal Empire enjoyed fabulous wealth and stable governance, resulting in remarkable artistic achievements, including the architectural marvel of the iconic Taj Mahal.Join Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and curator Dr. Susan Stronge at the V&A Museum in London as they delve into the opulent world of the great Mughals during their golden age.Music from All3 Media Music.Presented by Professor Susannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK

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Avant d'être considéré comme une merveille du monde, le Taj Mahal fût une sépulture. Celle de Mumtaz Mahal, épouse de l'empereur Shah Jahan. Un prodige architectural érigé en hommage à sa mort. Dans ce récit digne d'un conte, aimer c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté. Une histoire de marché, de conquête et de marbre. Une histoire d'amour Un podcast Bababam Originals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Serendipity at the Taj: Rahul and Priya's Unexpected Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/serendipity-at-the-taj-rahul-and-priyas-unexpected-encounter Story Transcript:Hi: राहुल का दिल तेज़ी से धड़क रहा था।En: Rahul's heart was beating fast.Hi: उसने हमेशा से ताज महल को करीब से देखने का सपना देखा था।En: He had always dreamed of seeing the Taj Mahal up close.Hi: वह सुबह जल्दी उठकर आगरा के उस प्रसिद्ध स्मारक की ओर बढ़ चला।En: Waking up early in the morning, he headed towards the famous monument in Agra.Hi: दूसरी ओर, प्रिया भी उसी दिन ताज महल देखने आई थी।En: On the other hand, Priya had come to see the Taj Mahal on the same day.Hi: उसके लिए यह यात्रा खास थी, क्योंकि यह उसकी पहली ताज महल यात्रा थी।En: This trip was special for her as it was her first visit to the Taj Mahal.Hi: दोनों अलग-अलग गाइडेड टूर में थे।En: Both were in different guided tours.Hi: राहुल संगमरमर की सफेद गर्भगृह के पास खड़ा था।En: Rahul was standing near the white marble sanctum.Hi: अचानक, उसकी नज़र एक प्यारी मुस्कान वाली लड़की पर पड़ी।En: Suddenly, he noticed a girl with a lovely smile.Hi: वह प्रिया थी।En: It was Priya.Hi: प्रिया भी राहुल की ओर देख रही थी, और उन्होंने एक-दूसरे की ओर हल्की मुस्कान के साथ सिर हिला दिया।En: Priya was also looking at Rahul, and they nodded lightly at each other with a smile.Hi: राहुल ने देखा कि प्रिया गाइड से कुछ पूछ रही है, पर उसकी आवाज़ साफ नहीं आ रही थी।En: Rahul saw that Priya was asking something from the guide, but her voice was not clear.Hi: राहुल ने सोचा कि वह उसकी मदद करना चाहता है।En: Rahul thought he wanted to help her.Hi: वह प्रिया के करीब जाकर बोला, "क्या आप कुछ मदद चाहती हैं?"En: He approached Priya and said, "Do you need some help?"Hi: प्रिया मुस्कुराई और कहा, "हाँ, मैं जानना चाहती थी कि इस ताज महल को बनाने में कितना समय लगा।"En: Priya smiled and said, “Yes, I wanted to know how long it took to build this Taj Mahal.”Hi: राहुल ने खुशी-खुशी बताया, "बीस साल लगे इस खूबसूरत महल को बनाने में। यह शाहजहां ने अपनी बेगम मुमताज महल की याद में बनवाया था।"En: Rahul happily replied, "It took twenty years to build this beautiful palace. Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal."Hi: प्रिया ने कहा, "वाकई, यह बहुत सुंदर है। आपने पहले भी ताज महल देखा है?"En: Priya said, “Really, it is very beautiful. Have you seen the Taj Mahal before?”Hi: राहुल ने सिर हिलाया, "नहीं, यह भी मेरी पहली यात्रा है।"En: Rahul shook his head, "No, this is also my first visit."Hi: इस प्रकार, राहुल और प्रिया ने पूरे ताज महल को साथ घूमा।En: Thus, Rahul and Priya roamed the entire Taj Mahal together.Hi: वे संगमरमर की गलियों और खूबसूरत बागानों में घूमते-घूमते बातें करते रहे।En: They walked through the marble corridors and beautiful gardens, talking all the while.Hi: उन्होंने ताज महल की हर कला और कारीगरी की तारीफ की और एक-दूसरे के साथ अपने-अपने अनुभव साझा किए।En: They admired every piece of art and craftsmanship of the Taj Mahal and shared their own experiences with each other.Hi: दिन खत्म होते-होते, राहुल ने हिम्मत जुटाई और प्रिया से कहा, "मुझे आपसे मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगा। क्या हम वापस दिल्ली जाते समय कॉफी के लिए मिल सकते हैं?"En: As the day came to an end, Rahul gathered the courage and said to Priya, "I really enjoyed meeting you. Can we meet for coffee on the way back to Delhi?"Hi: प्रिया ने मुस्कान के साथ कहा, "बिल्कुल, मुझे भी आपसे मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगा। और हाँ, कॉफी भी पक्की।"En: Priya smiled and said, "Absolutely, I also enjoyed meeting you. And yes, coffee is a must."Hi: इस तरह, राहुल और प्रिया की ताज महल के दौरान हुई संयोगी मुलाकात ने एक नई दोस्ती की शुरुआत की।En: In this way, the coincidental meeting of Rahul and Priya at the Taj Mahal marked the beginning of a new friendship.Hi: दोनों ने एक-दूसरे से विदा ली, लेकिन दिल में एक दूसरे से फिर मिलने की उम्मीद लेकर।En: They bid farewell to each other but carried the hope of meeting again in their hearts.Hi: और इस तरह ताज महल की सफेद दीवारें दोनों की नई दोस्ती का गवाह बनीं।En: And thus, the white walls of the Taj Mahal bore witness to the beginning of their new friendship. Vocabulary Words:beating: धड़कclose: करीबdreamed: सपनाfamous: प्रसिद्धmonument: स्मारकguided: गाइडेडstanding: खड़ाmarble: संगमरमरsanctum: गर्भगृहlightly: हल्कीnodded: सिर हिलायाapproached: करीब जाकरhelp: मददbuilt: बनायाreply: बतायाpalace: महलroamed: घूमाcorridors: गलियोंgardens: बागानोंadmired: तारीफ कीcraftsmanship: कारीगरीshared: साझाgathered: जुटाईcourage: हिम्मतfriendship: दोस्तीcoincidental: संयोगीbid farewell: विदा लीhope: उम्मीदmeeting: मुलाकातwitness: गवाह

Hello!Rice is a very ancient food…People ate rice perhaps from 12000 BCE gathered with other seeds and nuts. Today every third person on earth eats rice every day in one form or another. Rice is grown on about 250 million farms in 112 countries. But one dish more than any other, defines the global reach of rice and how it is claimed by many nations and has a deep, complex history: Biryani!From Persian "birinj biriyan" - literally, fried rice, to the Mughal Empire and an old Mughlai recipe from Shah Jahan's kitchen, to subtle pulaos that let the fragrance and flavour of highly aromatic rice shine through and would have been considered more refined and fit for a king there's a rich cultural trail to follow in todays exploration of one of my favourite rice dishes!Enjoy!The Delicious Legacy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. If you love to time-travel through food and history why not join us at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Family's Journey: Celebrating Love at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-familys-journey-celebrating-love-at-the-taj-mahal Story Transcript:Hi: सूरज जगह से उग रहा था जब रवि, सीता और आरव ताज महल की ओर निकले।En: The sun was rising from its place when Ravi, Sita, and Aarav set off towards the Taj Mahal.Hi: वे अपने माता-पिता की शादी की सालगिरह मनाने के लिए यह यात्रा कर रहे थे।En: They were making this trip to celebrate their parents' wedding anniversary.Hi: ताज महल, मोहब्बत की निशानी, वे पहला बार देखने जा रहे थे।En: It was going to be their first time seeing the Taj Mahal, a symbol of love.Hi: रवि, सबसे बड़ा भाई, ने गाड़ी चलाई।En: Ravi, the eldest brother, drove the car.Hi: रास्ते में, सीता और आरव ने ताज महल के बारे में कहानियाँ सुनीं।En: On the way, Sita and Aarav listened to stories about the Taj Mahal.Hi: सफर खूब मजेदार था।En: The journey was very enjoyable.Hi: हर कोई उत्साहित था।En: Everyone was excited.Hi: आखिरकार, वे आगरा पहुंचे।En: Finally, they reached Agra.Hi: वहाँ, वे होटल में ठहरे।En: There, they stayed in a hotel.Hi: अगले दिन, सुबह जल्दी उठकर वे ताज महल देखने गए।En: The next morning, they woke up early to see the Taj Mahal.Hi: सफेद संगमरमर का माहौल बहुत सुंदर था।En: The atmosphere with the white marble was very beautiful.Hi: रवि ने अपनी बहन सीता और भाई आरव को ताज महल के इतिहास के बारे में बताया। कैसे शाहजहाँ ने अपनी पत्नी मुमताज के लिए इसे बनवाया था।En: Ravi told his sister Sita and brother Aarav about the history of the Taj Mahal—how Shah Jahan built it for his wife Mumtaz.Hi: सुनकर सभी मंत्रमुग्ध हो गए।En: Everyone was captivated upon hearing this.Hi: फिर, वे ताज महल के बगीचे में घूमने लगे।En: Then, they started wandering around the garden of the Taj Mahal.Hi: चारों ओर फूल खिले हुए थे।En: Flowers were blooming all around.Hi: वे बगीचे की सुंदरता में खो गए।En: They lost themselves in the beauty of the garden.Hi: ताज महल के पीछे बहती यमुना नदी ने दृश्य को और भी खूबसूरत बना दिया।En: The Yamuna River flowing behind the Taj Mahal made the scene even more beautiful.Hi: अचानक, आरव ने कहा, "आओ, माता-पिता के लिए एक खास उपहार खरीदें।"En: Suddenly, Aarav said, "Let's buy a special gift for our parents."Hi: सीता और रवि सहमत हो गए।En: Sita and Ravi agreed.Hi: वे बाजार गए और एक सुंदर सा फोटो फ्रेम खरीदा।En: They went to the market and bought a beautiful photo frame.Hi: उस फ्रेम में वे ताज महल के सामने की अपनी फोटो लगाने वाले थे।En: They planned to put their photo in front of the Taj Mahal in that frame.Hi: शाम को, सभी होटल वापस आए।En: In the evening, everyone returned to the hotel.Hi: उन्होंने अपने माता-पिता को चौंका दिया।En: They surprised their parents.Hi: माता-पिता की आँखों में खुशी के आँसू थे।En: There were tears of joy in their parents' eyes.Hi: उन्होंने कहा, "इस सालगिरह से सुंदर कुछ भी नहीं हो सकता।"En: They said, "Nothing could be more beautiful than this anniversary."Hi: अगले दिन, सभी ने बड़े आनंद से ताज महल के सामने खींची हुई तस्वीर फ्रेम में डाल दी।En: The next day, everyone happily placed the picture taken in front of the Taj Mahal into the frame.Hi: वह उपहार माता-पिता को बहुत पसंद आया।En: The parents loved that gift very much.Hi: यात्रा के आखिरी दिन, सभी ने एक साथ बैठकर ताज महल के अनुभव को याद किया।En: On the last day of the trip, everyone sat together and reminisced about their experience at the Taj Mahal.Hi: यह एक यात्रा थी जिसे वे जीवनभर याद रखेंगे।En: It was a trip they would remember for a lifetime.Hi: और इस तरह, रवि, सीता, और आरव का ताज महल का सफर एक अयंतिक हुआ।En: And thus, Ravi, Sita, and Aarav's journey to the Taj Mahal came to a wonderful end.Hi: उन्होंने अपने माता-पिता की सालगिरह यादगार बना दी।En: They made their parents' anniversary memorable.Hi: परिवार की बंधन और भी मजबूत हो गई।En: The bond within the family grew even stronger.Hi: पूरी दुनियाँ में मोहब्बत और परिवार का अनमोल महत्व समझ आया।En: They understood the priceless value of love and family in the whole world. Vocabulary Words:rising: उग रहा थाset off: निकलेcelebrate: मनानेanniversary: सालगिरहeldest: सबसे बड़ाdrove: गाड़ी चलाईenjoyable: मजेदारexcited: उत्साहितreached: पहुंचेatmosphere: माहौलmarble: संगमरमरhistory: इतिहासcaptivated: मंत्रमुग्धwandering: घूमनेblooming: खिले हुएbeauty: सुंदरताflowing: बहतीscene: दृश्यspecial: खासgift: उपहारmarket: बाजारphoto frame: फोटो फ्रेमsurprised: चौंका दियाtears of joy: खुशी के आँसूbeautiful: सुंदरhappily: बड़े आनंद सेreminisced: याद कियाmemorable: यादगारbond: बंधनpriceless: अनमोल

Avant d'être considéré comme une merveille du monde, le Taj Mahal fût une sépulture. Celle de Mumtaz Mahal, épouse de l'empereur Shah Jahan. Un prodige architectural érigé en hommage à sa mort. Dans ce récit digne d'un conte, aimer c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté. Une histoire de marché, de conquête et de marbre. Une histoire d'amour Une production Bababam Originals. Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic and romanticised buildings on earth. Commissioned by a Mughal ruler to mark the passing of his beloved wife, it is thought that this monumental marble mausoleum was built by some 20,000 stone carvers, masons and artists. Perhaps 1,000 elephants were used in its construction, and materials were brought from as far away as Sri Lanka, Tibet and China.Joining Dan today is Mehreen Chida-Razvi, an art historian at the University of SOAS who specialises in the art and architecture of Mughal South Asia. Mehreen explains how the terrible grief of Shah Jahan led to the creation of a world wonder and discusses what the Taj Mahal means to modern India.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and James Hickmann, and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up now for your 14-day free trial.We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful man-made structures in the world. It is a UNESCO world heritage site considered to be one of the modern wonders of the world. The story behind its construction is equally beautiful as it is a tale of love and devotion between Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal who passed away shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. The Taj Mahal has a massive dome stretching 240 feet covered in marble. The are four thin white marble minarets to mark the four corners. Of course without cranes, getting giant slabs of marble to such heights was no easy task. A ramp would be constructed to bring the pieces up, and to keep the incline manageable the ramp used for this construction had to be about 10 miles long.  Shah Jahan never really got over the loss of his wife. He remained in mourning for years before his position was usurped by his fourth son. He was imprisoned in a fort in Agra in 1658. He was forbidden to leave and spent the final 8 years of his life in the fort looking out the window at the Taj Mahal. When he died in 1666, Shah Jahan was reunited with his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in the crypt beneath the Taj Mahal. Check out my other podcasts  Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fratricidal war begins.

Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals.

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The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vishnu Menon, a traveller and a student of History, as he takes us to Old Delhi aka Shahjahanabad!  Today's destination: Old Delhi! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi  Railway station (NDLS) Prerequisites -  NA Packing - Good walking shoes, water to stay hydrated, umbrella, shades Time of the year - Oct, Feb, Mar Length of the itinerary: 3-5 days Itinerary Highlights:  Vishnu starts by covering the history and background of the 7 cities of Delhi, and why it was so important over the years We focus our discussion on Shahjanabad or current day Old Delhi, Delhi 6.  1. Lal Kot / Qila Rai Pithora - settled by the Tomars and the Rajputs, including Prithviraj Chauhan 2. Siri - In 1192, Mohammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj, and left the region to his slave and commander, Qutbuddin Aibak, who built the city of Siri, which was also used and consolidated by the Khilji dynasty.  3. Tughlaqabad -  4. Jahanpanah - Ghiyassudin Tughlaq's impressive fort-city, which can still be visited, was cursed from the start, and his successor Mohammad bin Tughlaq fortified the walls of Qila Rai Pithora and Siri, and encapsulated them into a new city: Jahanpanah 5. Firozabad/ Feroz Shah Kotla - His successor, Feroz Shah Tughlaq, was the first to build a fort along the Yamuna, recognized as the fifth city of Delhi. Feroz Shah's city was humongous by the standards of the day, extending from the Northern Ridge (where the other Ashokan Pillar stands) to Hauz Khas 6. Shergarh - Then, Sher Shah Suri, upon defeating Humayun in 1540, returned to Indrapat, a purportedly ancient village, and built his city, Shergarh, at the same site. 7. Dinpanah  - Humayun came to power in 1555, and added to that, building the Purana Qila as his city, Dinpanah.Shah Jahan's great-grandfather, Humayun, too, had built a capital city there—Dinpanah, which later came to be called the Purana Qila or ‘Old Fort'.  8. Shahjahanabad  - Shahjahan was the next Mughal to reign from Delhi, and gave it the most recent historical city,Shahjahanabad. Northward along the Yamuna, it had fourteen gates, and enjoyed the Golden Era of Mughal rule. It continued to serve as the Mughal capital until the end of the dynasty in 1857, in the decades before which it saw a brilliant cultural renaissance, a time of high etiquette, courtly graces and flourishing literary and music culture. We talk about the main structures around which Shahjahanabad is structured - Red Fort and Jama Masjid We also speak about the different developments that came up between and around these structures including Chandni Chowk, mosques, temples, markets, food streets, nature and much more.  “Link to episode on Mangalore with Sampath Menon” - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vVloNSFG0deaMUzzSuhUk?si=ia9whfB6Q4ePm7ZgKt5F8Q  Links: Link to Vishnu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charithra.sanchari/ Photo by Sergio Capuzzimati on Unsplash Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.com Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings to ever exist. No matter who you are or what language you speak you've probably heard of the building, but I bet you haven't heard of the woman who it was built for. Mumtaz Mahal was the most beloved wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan but while Mumtaz may be famous for dying, I'm more interested in the things she did in her life that made her so beloved to everyone. Join me on this episode to learn about the Mughal's most beloved empress. Biography of Mumtaz Mahal, the Woman for Whom the Taj Mahal Was Built.” Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.wonders-of-the-world.net/Taj-Mahal/Mumtaz-Mahal.php. Bloks, Moniek. “A Love to Remember - Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan.” History of Royal Women, February 14, 2016. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/the-royal-women/a-love-to-remember/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Abu'l-Hasan Asaf Khan.” Wikipedia, May 21, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu%27l-Hasan_Asaf_Khan. ———. “Aurangzeb.” Wikipedia, July 16, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurangzeb. ———. “Mirza Ghiyas Beg.” Wikipedia, June 13, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirza_Ghiyas_Beg. ———. “Mumtaz Mahal.” Wikipedia, July 13, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumtaz_Mahal#Bibliography. ———. “Shah Jahan.” Wikipedia, July 18, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shah_Jahan. Your Article Library. “Education of Women in Medieval India: Hindu and Muslim,” August 11, 2015. https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/education/indian-education/education-of-women-in-medieval-india-hindu-and-muslim/63503. etajmahaltour. “Queen Mumtaz Mahal.” Taj Mahal Tour. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.etajmahaltour.com/mumtaz-mahal.html. New World Encyclopedia. “Mumtaz Mahal.” Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Mumtaz_Mahal. Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. “Mumtaz Mahal - Mumtaz Mahal Life History - Mumtaj Mahal Biography.” Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.tajmahal.org.uk/mumtaz-mahal.html. Regan, Sarah. “Scorpio Sign 101: Personality Traits, Compatibility & More.” Mindbodygreen, October 24, 2021. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/scorpio. Sherriff, Lucy. “Ever Wondered Who Built India's Most Iconic Structure? It's a Romantic Love Story.” Discovery, August 23, 2022. https://www.discovery.com/exploration/the-taj-mahal-s-love-story. srinivas, pendem. “Mumtaz Mahal History, Biography, Love Story and Facts.” India the Destiny, August 2, 2017. https://indiathedestiny.com/indian-kings/mumtaz-mahal-hisotry/. The Big Fat Indian Wedding. “The Essential Guide to Mughal Weddings: Wedding Traditions.” The Big Fat Indian Wedding, October 28, 2013. http://thebigfatindianwedding.com/2013/the-essential-guide-to-mughal-weddings-wedding-traditions. “The Cause of The Taj:: Mumtaz Mahal.” Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/the-cause-of-the-taj.aspx. Zeidan, Adam. “Mumtaz Mahal.” Encyclopedia Britannica, June 24, 2019. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mumtaz-Mahal.

Vendredi signifie le jour de Vénus. Vénus c'est la déesse de l'amour dans la mythologie romaine. Si vous écoutez Les Fabuleux Destins, c'est que vous aimez que l'on vous raconte des histoires extraordinaires. Alors pour célébrer la déesse de l'amour, découvrez chaque vendredi des histoires d'amour hors du commun de A La Folie Pas Du Tout, le podcast de Bababam qui parle le mieux d'amour. Une histoire de marché, de conquête et de marbre. Une histoire d'amour Avant d'être considéré comme une merveille du monde, le Taj Mahal fût une sépulture. Celle de Mumtaz Mahal, épouse de l'empereur Shah Jahan. Un prodige architectural érigé en hommage à sa mort. Dans ce récit digne d'un conte, aimer c'est transformer son chagrin en beauté. Un podcast Bababam Originals. Date de première diffusion : 6 aout 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Saloni Prasad, curator at the Surat Heritage Project as she talks about the story of Surat, through a fascinating heritage walk! Today's destination: Surat Nearest Airport: Surat International Airport (STV) Nearest Railway Station: Surat Station (ST) Prerequisites:  N/A Packing: Good walking shoes, carry extra water as it can get hot during the day in the summers Time of the year: Round the year, check Instagram for details Length of the itinerary: 2-3 hours Itinerary Highlights:  We start off the walk by talking about the history and golden era of Surat - a port town on the banks of river Tapi or Tapti. Although Surat has existed for a long time, the documented history seems to suggest important structures being built around the 14th century.  The first stop of the walk is the Surat castle or Surat fort, indicating that Surat was once a walled city and is believed to have been built during the time of Gujarat Sultanate in the 16th century by a Turkish governor/general turned associate of the ruler, Khudavand Khan. The remaining structure is now a museum and has several interesting galleries, including a gallery of archives, textiles, pictures, and woodwork among others.  From the Surat fort, we move to Andrew's library, built over 200 years ago during the British rule of the city and is a functional library. Close to the library is the CNI church or Anglican church, one of the oldest churches in the city built in the 1800s.  The banks of the river Tapi are in the vicinity and one can walk here to experience the ghats of Surat. We also speak of the first warehouse of the British in India that was built in this region, although the warehouse/factory doesn't exist anymore but is a marker of an important landmark in Indian history.  We also talk briefly about the battle of Swally which is not too far away from here - one of the first battles between the Portuguese and the British forces fighting on the side of the Moguls. Another iconic event that perhaps does have long-lasting repercussions similar to the battle of Plassey.  We speak about the Ghanta ovara, custom house and mint house and how a day in the ancient port city would've looked like.  The next stop is the Mughalsarai, which is currently the office of the SMC or Surat Municipal Corporation. The original building was built as a travel lodge or musafir khana - primarily used as a hostel for pilgrims who would board ships to Mecca. This was built by Jahanara, the eldest daughter of Shah Jahan.   The final stop is the tomb of Khudavand Khan, the man who built the Surat Fort - we talk about his origins in Turkey, how he ended up in Surat and what one can see at the tomb.  We also discuss the unmissable local street food of Surat as well as the various communities that have made Surat so cosmopolitan.  We end the episode discussing some other interesting walks offered by the Surat Heritage project, including walks in Rander, Swally, Dumas, and British and Dutch cemeteries among others.                                                                     Links: Link to Surat Heritage Project's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surat.heritage.project/ Link to Saloni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.turquoise.ink Link to website:  https://www.suratheritage.com/ Photo by VD Photography on Unsplash Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.com Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful man-made structures in the world. It is a UNESCO world heritage site considered to be one of the modern wonders of the world. The story behind its construction is equally beautiful as it is a tale of love and devotion between Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal who passed away shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. The Taj Mahal has a massive dome stretching 240 feet covered in marble. The are four thin white marble minarets to mark the four corners. Of course without cranes, getting giant slabs of marble to such heights was no easy task. A ramp would be constructed to bring the pieces up, and to keep the incline manageable the ramp used for this construction had to be about 10 miles long.  Shah Jahan never really got over the loss of his wife. He remained in mourning for years before his position was usurped by his fourth son. He was imprisoned in a fort in Agra in 1658. He was forbidden to leave and spent the final 8 years of his life in the fort looking out the window at the Taj Mahal. When he died in 1666, Shah Jahan was reunited with his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in the crypt beneath the Taj Mahal. Check out my other podcast Art Smart | Rainbow Putty Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. Commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is often cited as one of the most exquisitely buildings ever built.........#WikiSleep #SleepStories #WikiSleepPodcast #TajMahal #ShahJahan #India #Agra #MentalHealth #Sleep #ASMR #Podcast #Stories By becoming a WikiSleep member, you're investing in your own ad-free sleep health—and sleep health is mental health. Thank you for being a supporter. https://plus.acast.com/s/wikisleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's episode covers the last couple of the first season. Join Kate and Lauren as they discuss and discover the epic love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal and the monument he created for her the Taj Mahal!

In this episode hear how the wedding party begin their journey back to Amritsar while we hear of Emperor Shah Jahan in the court of Jalandhar. This relates to Chapter 8 of Raas 7.

Jason gives you a quick overview of Shah Jahan I, part 2 Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts127 Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNpodcasts. The Show: @SzilagyiHistory.Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the BQN Collective on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease visit patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis

En août 2021, il y a tout juste une année, les talibans entraient une nouvelle fois dans Kaboul, peu après l'annonce du retrait total des troupes américaines en Afghanistan. En fuite, le président afghan reconnaissait la victoire des Talibans, des fondamentalistes islamistes qui imposent une interprétation radicale de la charia. Histoire Vivante se penche sur la situation en Afghanistan et tente d'offrir des clés de compréhension, en parcourant l'histoire de ce pays martyre, victime des rivalités des puissances. Ce premier épisode présenté par Laurent Huguenin-Elie est l'occasion de rappeler le très riche passé antique et médiéval de l'Asie centrale grâce à Michael Barry, spécialiste de l'Afghanistan, ex-professeur au département d'études proches-orientales à l'Université de Princeton, professeur en chef à l'Université américaine d'Afghanistan, auteur de "Le Cri afghan", paru aux éditions de l'Asiathèque. Dimanche 28 août à 20h55, vous pourrez voir le documentaire "Sous la loi des talibans", réalisé par Patrick de Saint-Exupéry et Pedro Brito da Fonseca (France, 2022). Disponible dès maintenant en cliquant sur le lien ci-contre. Illustration: détail d'une miniature moghole représentant la reddition de la garnison perse safavide de la ville de Kandahar - dont on aperçoit les remparts à l'arrière-plan - en 1638 devant l'armée moghole de Shah Jahan.

Jason gives you a quick overview of Shah Jahan I, part 1 Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts126 Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNpodcasts. The Show: @SzilagyiHistory.Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the BQN Collective on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease visit patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis

Mogul 1526-1857 While there were only six major rulers of this dynasty who left their mark on Indian history, Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, there were a total of 21 Mughal emperors who ruled India for more than 3 centuries https://www.news9live.com/knowledge/from-babur-to-bahadur-shah-zafar-check-full-list-of-mughal-emperors-who-ruled-india-173334 Ottoman Empire 1299-1922 A total of 36 Sultans ruled the Ottoman… Continue reading Take from Allah’s treasures The post Take from Allah’s treasures appeared first on Mahmood Habib Masjid and Islamic Centre - We came to give, not to take..

Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, is recognised worldwide and is marvelled at for its architectural genius. This 17th-century heritage building reminds us of a love that prompted a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to build a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died in childbirth. This architectural expression of love, Taj Mahal, has also been the subject of a perennial debate that it was built on the site of a Hindu temple, 'Tejo Mahalaya,' and that it represents Islamic aggression on a Hindu land. So, the question is, does the Taj Mahal represent religion? The answer is a resounding 'no'; it represents love. To understand the history of Taj Mahal and the persistent controversy around it, watch one of our videos from the archives, where we spoke to historian Pushpesh Pant. And to understand in what ways the Taj Mahal inspired poets, tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed reads poets like Kaifi Azmi and Sahir Ludhianvi, who think that the structure is in fact a 'mockery of love.'

This week, the panel begins by discussing A24's newest horror/thriller film from Alex Garland Men. Then, the panel jumps back in time with the reboot of Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall. Finally, the panel is joined by contributing writer for the New York Times, Jody Rosen, to discuss his newest book Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle.  In Slate Plus, the panel spoils Men to get to the bottom of the horror mystery. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements Dana: This 10 year-old article from Jimmy Stamp for Smithsonian Magazine titled “The Long History of the Espresso Machine.” Julia: From Jody's early recommendation via Twitter: the Boston food-chain Tatte, which is expanding into DC. Jody: New York Times Critic Jason Farago's series Close Read, in which he does close analyses of works of art. In particular: his pieces on Berthe Morisot, Jasper Johns, and Chitarman's “Shah Jahan on a Terrace.” Steve: A deep-cut YouTube video of The Replacements' “Friday Night is Killing Me” (Live). Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe. Outro music is "Did I Make You Wait" by Staffan Carlen. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate's journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now at slate.com/cultureplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the panel begins by discussing A24's newest horror/thriller film from Alex Garland Men. Then, the panel jumps back in time with the reboot of Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall. Finally, the panel is joined by contributing writer for the New York Times, Jody Rosen, to discuss his newest book Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle.  In Slate Plus, the panel spoils Men to get to the bottom of the horror mystery. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements Dana: This 10 year-old article from Jimmy Stamp for Smithsonian Magazine titled “The Long History of the Espresso Machine.” Julia: From Jody's early recommendation via Twitter: the Boston food-chain Tatte, which is expanding into DC. Jody: New York Times Critic Jason Farago's series Close Read, in which he does close analyses of works of art. In particular: his pieces on Berthe Morisot, Jasper Johns, and Chitarman's “Shah Jahan on a Terrace.” Steve: A deep-cut YouTube video of The Replacements' “Friday Night is Killing Me” (Live). Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe. Outro music is "Did I Make You Wait" by Staffan Carlen. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate's journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now at slate.com/cultureplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful man-made structures in the world. It is a UNESCO world heritage site considered to be one of the modern wonders of the world. The story behind its construction is equally beautiful as it is a tale of love and devotion between Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal who passed away shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. The Taj Mahal has a massive dome stretching 240 feet covered in marble. The are four thin white marble minarets to mark the four corners. Of course without cranes, getting giant slabs of marble to such heights was no easy task. A ramp would be constructed to bring the pieces up, and to keep the incline manageable the ramp used for this construction had to be about 10 miles long.  Shah Jahan never really got over the loss of his wife. He remained in mourning for years before his position was usurped by his fourth son. He was imprisoned in a fort in Agra in 1658. He was forbidden to leave and spent the final 8 years of his life in the fort looking out the window at the Taj Mahal. When he died in 1666, Shah Jahan was reunited with his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in the crypt beneath the Taj Mahal. Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. Connect with me: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok Support the show: Merch from TeePublic | Buy me a coffee As always you can find images of the work being discussed at www.WhoARTedPodcast.com and of course, please leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. You might hear it read out on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NUGGET CONTEXT Pradeep speaks about Jahanara Begum who was Shah Jahan's daughter. Pradeep speaks about how, despite not holding an official title, she had significant influence in the Mughal Kingdom. GUEST Pradeep Chakravarthy is a behaviourist who uses Indian models of L&D to alter behaviour. He has recently published the book - Leadership Shastra which looks at some of the rulers of the past and culls out lessons in leadership and culture. He has written a book - Thanjavur - a Cultural History (2010) and A Road Less Travelled - A Historian's Guide to lesser known temples in Tamil Nadu (2012).  In our conversation, we speak about how Kings and Queens were groomed for their roles, how they thought about expansion and consolidation at various times, Jahanara's political savviness, Decline of the Mughal Empire and the role of the Corporate Office and more.  Published in April 2022. HOST Deepak is a Leadership Advisor and an Executive Coach. He works with leaders to improve their effectiveness and in helping them make better decisions specifically around organizational and career transitions. He currently runs Transition Insight (www.transitioninsight.com) and works with leaders to handle phases of transition thoughtfully. He has worked as an Operations Consultant with KPMG in UK, Strategy Consultant with McKinsey in the US and as a Leadership Consultant with EgonZehnder (a Swiss Leadership Advisory firm) where he helped companies recruit CEOs, CXOs and Board Members and worked on Leadership Development. Deepak is a certified CEO Coach and is an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad and London Business School. His detailed profile can be found at https://in.linkedin.com/in/djayaraman OTHER GUESTS 1.Vijay Amritraj 2.Amish Tripathi 3.Raghu Raman 4.Papa CJ 5.Kartik Hosanagar 6.Ravi Venkatesan 7.Abhijit Bhaduri 8.Viren Rasquinha 9.Prakash Iyer 10.Avnish Bajaj 11.Nandan Nilekani 12.Atul Kasbekar 13.Karthik Reddy 14.Pramath Sinha 15.Vedika Bhandarkar 16.Vinita Bali 17.Zia Mody 18.Rama Bijapurkar 19.Dheeraj Pandey 20.Anu Madgavkar 21.Vishy Anand 22. Meher Pudumjee 23.KV Shridhar (Pops) 24.Suresh Naraynan 25.Devdutt Pattanaik 26.Jay Panda 27.Amit Chandra 28.Chandramouli Venkatesan 29.Roopa Kudva 30.Vinay Sitapati 31.Neera Nundy. 32.Deepa Malik 33.Bombay Jayashri. 34.Arun Maira 35.Ambi Parameswaran 36.OP Bhaat 37.Indranil Chakraborty 38.Tarun Khanna 39. Ramachandra Guha 40. Stewart Friedman 41. Rich Fernandez 42. Falguni Nayar 43. Rajat Gupta 44. Kartik Hosanagar 45. Michael Watkins 46. Matt Dixon 47. Herminia Ibarra 48. Paddy Upton 49. Tasha Eurich 50. Alan Eagle 51. Sudhir Sitapati 52. James Clear 53. Lynda Gratton 54. Jennifer Petriglieri. 55. Matthew Walker 56. Raj Raghunathan 57. Jennifer Garvey Berger 58. BJ Fogg 59. R Gopolakrishnan 60. Sir Andrew Likierman. 61. Atul Khatri 62. Whitney Jonson 63. Venkat Krishnan 64. Marshall Goldsmith 65. Ashish Dhawan 66. Vinay Sitapati 67. Ashley Whillans 68. Tenzin Priyadarshi 69. Ramesh Srinivasan 70. Bruce Feiler 71. Sanjeev Aggarwal and T. N. Hari 72. Bill Carr 73. Jennifer Wetzler 74. Sally Helgesen 75. Dan Cable 76. Tom Vanderbilt 77. Darleen DeRosa 78. Amy Edmondson 79. Katy Milkman 80. Harish Bhatt 81. Lloyd Reeb 82. Sukhinder Cassidy 83. Harsh Mariwala 84. Rajiv Vij 85. Dorie Clark 86. Ayse Birsel 87. Ravi Venkatesan E2 DISCLAIMER All content and opinions expressed in the podcast are that of the guests and are not necessarily the opinions of Deepak Jayaraman and Transition Insight Private Limited. Views expressed in comments to blog are the personal opinions of the author of the comment. They do not necessarily reflect the views of The Company or the author of the blog. Participants are responsible for the content of their comments and all comments that are posted are in the public domain. The Company reserves the right to monitor, edit, and/or publish any submitted comments. Not all comments may be published. Any third-party comments published are third party information and The Company takes no responsibility and disclaims all liability. The Company reserves the right, but is not obligated to monitor and delete any comments or postings at any time without notice.

The Taj Mahal was commissioned 390 years ago by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. But what can we know about the king from the exquisite love temple he built? What do its inscriptions tell us about Shah Jahan's life, love and faith?In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Father Michael D. Calabria, who has deeply studied this most beautiful and famous of buildings and the Emperor who created it.Keep up to date with everything early modern, from Henry VIII to the Sistine Chapel with our Tudor Tuesday newsletter >If you would like to learn more about history, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit >To download, go to Android > or Apple store > See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode hear how the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan reacts to hearing how his army in the Battle of Amritsar was destroyed. Relates to Chapter 19 of Raas 6.

Esta semana en Código Misterio hablaremos de las piedras preciosas que están malditas y han traído desgracias sobre varias personas y sus familias, desde pérdidas económicas, hasta la muerte.Las historias en este episodio tienen algo en común, todas provienen de la India, país famoso por la producción de hermosos diamantes pero que al haber sido robados de varios templos, tienen una maldición.Iniciamos con el famoso diamante Hope, algunos dicen que esta piedra preciosa fue usada como ojo en una estatua de la diosa Sita, en un templo hindú. La maldición se habría desatado tras su robo, en el siglo XVII, por Jean Baptiste Tavernier quien se la vendió a Luis XVI y él se la obsequió a su esposa María Antonieta el día de su matrimonio y tiempo después los dos murieron en la guillotina.Otra de las joyas más famosas con un historial de sangre es el diamante Koh-i-Noor de 109 quilates que le trajo la muerte al emperador indio Shah Jahan, responsable por la construcción del Taj Mahal y que además provoco enfrentamientos políticos entre la India a Inglaterra. Esta y otras historias en este episodio de Código Misterio.Búscanos en Facebook e Instagram como código misterio y descarga el podcast en tu plataforma de audio favorita y pasa la voz.