The Mughal Empire (Radio Edit)
You're Dead to Me
01/06/21
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Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi and comedian Sindhu Vee to explore the Mughal Empire and its legacy in art and architecture.
We learn why an Emperor always needed to be wary of his siblings and how a zebra came to cause disbelief in court, and we hear the real story behind the wondrous Taj Mahal.
A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.
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