Treasures of the Indus

All too often, Pakistan has been portrayed as a country of bombs, beards and burkhas. But, as acclaimed historian Sona Datta shows in this remarkable BBC history documentary, it used to be the meeting point for many different faiths from around the world and has an intriguing multicultural past. Is modern-day Pakistan in denial about this little-known aspect of its own history? And if so, why?

The Mughals created the most famous and dazzling empire that India has ever seen, from the Taj Mahal to fabulously intricate miniatures of court life. But in the process, did they bring civilization to India or tear it apart? In this intriguing BBC history documentary, Sona Dotta traces the story of the Mughals. How much influence did the Islamic Mughals have on the Hindu culture of India?

How did the Indian Hindu religion develop from humble beginnings to its dominant position today? In this wonderful BBC history documentary, historian Sona Datta travels through Southern India and attempts to get to grips with Hinduism's rise. Can looking at the buildings in which the faith evolved, from caves on the Bay of Bengal to magnificent temples, explain why Hinduism grew so successfully?