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Treasures of the Indus

Season 1
The vast melting pot of diverse civilizations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes that make up the Indian Sub-continent are a true wonder of the world. Acclaimed historian and writer Sona Datta tells the story of this incredible region in this illuminating BBC history documentary. How have the area's ancient treasures shaped the modern Indian personality and influenced the wider world?
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Pakistan Unveiled
    August 30, 2015
    43min
    13+
    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?
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  2. S1 E2 - The Other Side of the Taj Mahal
    August 30, 2015
    44min
    TV-PG
    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?
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  3. S1 E3 - Of Gods and Men
    August 30, 2015
    44min
    TV-PG
    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?
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Content advisory
Substance usesmokingsexual content
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Hugh Thomson
Producers
Harry Bell
Cast
Sona Datta
Studio
Tern Television Productions
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