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Stylish and Breathable Yoga Wear with Nidhi

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Lippan Wall Art with SarahVanLife

A Natural Stole Story with Anna Grace

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Uncovering the Life and Legacy of Dara Shukoh, the Beloved Mughal Prince

The Painted Wonders of Bundi

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The Story of Mohenjodaro with Parveen Talpur

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While the Taj Mahal in Agra needs no introduction, there is a beautiful story of a forgotten replica in red, built as a tribute to a loved husband.

The Red Taj Mahal: A Forgotten Mausoleum in Agra, India

Monuments

Deep within the old Roman Catholic cemetery in Agra, where few venture, is a two storied mausoleum dedicated to a Dutch adventurer, who was once the Commander of the Agra fort. The locals call it the Red Taj Mahal, as they believe it’s a near replica of the original, much more famous one.

Commissioned by his wife, Anne Hessing, in 1803, the tomb is designed in the Mughal style in red sandstone and stands on a raised platform. It has a beautiful double dome and slender turrets. The grave of Hessing, with engraved English inscriptions stands in the central hall. However, unlike the Taj Mahal, it does not have any minarets or decorative inlay work on the walls.

A Red Taj - From Her to Him

How factual is the fictional series ‘Taj- Divided by Blood’ which is currently on an OTT platform? At the very start of the show the producers have given a disclaimer that the story and the incidents shown in it are fictional and do not reflect real historical events, but while one can allow creative freedom to writers to spice up their story, should they be allowed to go on and misrepresent people and mix up events that actually did happen? The Peepul Tree Stories research team did a quick fact check on some big misses.

Taj: Fact-Checking the Web Series for Historical Accuracy

Eras

It is one of the largest forts in a country that is home to countless forts. Visit  Chittorgarh: A ‘water fort’ in the heart of Rajasthan, through Harsunit’s lens

Chittorgarh: An Oasis Fort

One of the largest forts in India that has captivated visitors for centuries! Take a look at Chittorgarh Fort 

Did you know that the famous Ikat weave takes complex maths to achieve? Catch the story of Ikat, its journey across Asia, and the secret of its signature look 

Ikat: Weave with a Mathematical Twist

Living Culture

Would you like to take home a piece of the Taj Mahal? You can’t do exactly that, of course, but you can come close. The legacy of marble inlay work lives on in Agra, in products that replicate the art of the Taj

Parchin Kari: A Legacy Carved in Stone, Studded with Gems

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