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Treasures of the Indus, Episode 1, Pakistan Unveiled
presented by Sona Datta; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic go...
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presented by Sona Datta; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
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The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasu...
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped modern India, and beyond: the Indus Valley civilisations, Tamil Nadu – land of the temples – and the Mughal Empire. With the magnificent, stirring landscapes of India and Pakistan as a dramatic backdrop, this series combines art, history and travelogue to give a compelling insight into a captivating part of our world.
In this episode, Sona Datta visits the Harappa archaeological site to learn about a complex people that flourished from 2700 to 1700 B.C. Taxila ruins reveal how Alexander the Great influenced Buddhism and Lahore architecture illustrates the rise of Islam during the Mughal reign—establishing cultural norms that persist today.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tern Television Productions
Author / Creator
Sona Datta
Date Published / Released
2014, 2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Treasures of the Indus
Person Discussed
Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC, Jahangir, 1569-1627
Topic / Theme
Pakistanis, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Treasures of the Indus, Episode 2, The Other Side of the Taj Mahal
presented by Sona Datta; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 51 mins
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic go...
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presented by Sona Datta; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 51 mins
Description
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasu...
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped modern India, and beyond: the Indus Valley civilisations, Tamil Nadu – land of the temples – and the Mughal Empire. With the magnificent, stirring landscapes of India and Pakistan as a dramatic backdrop, this series combines art, history and travelogue to give a compelling insight into a captivating part of our world.
In this episode, art historian Sona Datta follows Mughal expansion under key rulers. Akbar promoted religious tolerance and combined Hindu and Islamic art and architecture styles; Shah Jahan memorialized his wife Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal; and Aurangzeb imposed strict Islamic rule. Finally, British imperialism increased tensions between Muslims and Hindus, leading to violence and division.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tern Television Productions
Author / Creator
Sona Datta
Date Published / Released
2014, 2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Treasures of the Indus
Person Discussed
Mirza Shahab-ud-din Baig Muhammad Khan Khurram, 1592-1666, Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, 1542-1605, Aurangzeb, Emperor of Hindustan, 1618-1707
Topic / Theme
Indians (Asian), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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Treasures of the Indus, Episode 3, Of Gods and Men
directed by Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996; presented by Sona Datta; produced by Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996, Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 49 mins
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic go...
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directed by Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996; presented by Sona Datta; produced by Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996, Tern Television Productions, in Treasures of the Indus, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 49 mins
Description
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasu...
The Indian Subcontinent: romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of diverse civilisations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. Across three rich, detailed episodes, this series explores the story of the Indian Sub Continent through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped modern India, and beyond: the Indus Valley civilisations, Tamil Nadu – land of the temples – and the Mughal Empire. With the magnificent, stirring landscapes of India and Pakistan as a dramatic backdrop, this series combines art, history and travelogue to give a compelling insight into a captivating part of our world.
In this episode, Sona Datta traces Hindu architectural development in Tamil Nadu from Pallava cave temples to Chola Dynasty monumental structures. Along the way, she reveals how the Nayanar holy men unified religious principles in the Agama scriptures and links Thanjavur and Madurai temple rituals to contemporary Hindu culture.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996, Tern Television Productions
Author / Creator
Spike Geilinger, fl. 1996, Sona Datta
Date Published / Released
2014, 2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Treasures of the Indus
Topic / Theme
Indians (Asian), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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