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Portuguese were among the first ones to maintain trading relations with India, which led to the use of their currency in India. British India reign was divided in two parts, British East India Company and British Sarkar Raj. Currency changed with every ruler of England and its effects can be seen on Indian currency. After the formation of the three
From gold Mohurs and copper Rupaiyas in Awadh during the Mughal Empire to the gold Kantirava Fanam, the first coin of Mysore, during the Wodeyar Dynasty, currency and its legacy varied widely across the country. The Vijayanagara Empire around the same time also had its own unique currency. Watch the episode to find out the legacy of the various coins that existed at the time of these dynasties.
Mewar coins during the time of Maharana Kumbha used to be square and inscribed with Devnagri script. When power changed hands from the Mughals to the Marathas, the coins in the empire changed as well. Coins from Gwalior were used far and wide and went through a number of changes over the years. How did the currency from these empires influence the current Indian currency system? Watch the episode to find out
Mughal Emperor Akbar popularized the use of the Rupaiya across his empire. Tughlaq had a tendency to frequently change the currency used in his empire as he wanted himself as the centre of everything related to his dynasty. The Delhi Sultanate was known for its gold, silver, and copper coins. Watch this episode for the histories of the various currencies and the influence rulers had on the coins in their empire.
The journey of Kashmir can be traced beautifully by looking at the currency in use in the region over time. Malwa coins were first made of copper and were called Falus. They were unique in that they had a cross on them. The currency changed to gold Tankas under the Khiljis. Gujarat saw a currency change under Muzaffar Shah’s rule. Watch this episode to know more about these currencies
Bengal always used the Delhi Sultanate gold currency from the 12 th Century, but invaders wanted to force their own currencies in the markets. Maharaja Ranjit Singh minted coins with religious messages and stories of victory in his Sikh Empire. The French colonists also minted their own coins in silver and copper, bringing about a number of economic changes in their colony. Watch the episode on Kissa Currency Ka to discover intriguing tales behind these coins.
Assamese coins during the Ahom Empire used various languages and had names of rulers, Gods, and Goddesses on their coins. Tripura had coins that resembled the currency of the Bengal Sultanate, were made of silver, and had inscriptions of their queens. Pandyan coins made of copper were influenced by Maunyan currency, were square in shape, and were called Kasu. Have a look at this episode to know more
The Dutch East India Company, which was started after trade expanded in India, started minting coins. Fanam coins were minted using lead, along with gold coins. Danish ruling history led to changes in the history of currency. The Indo - Greeks in India brought with them the norm of minting the rulers face on the coins, starting with Alexander. Watch this episode to know more about these unique coins of India.
Portuguese were among the first ones to maintain trading relations with India, which led to the use of their currency in India. British India reign was divided in two parts, British East India Company and British Sarkar Raj. Currency changed with every ruler of England and its effects can be seen on Indian currency. After the formation of the three
After the formation of French East India company, French had to struggle with the Dutch to attain their positions and mint their own coins that lead to many economical changes. They minted copper and silver coins. From 1947-50 India used the currency of British India. After Independence, symbols of corn and lion that indicated prosperity and progress were included. Various metals like nickle and copper were used in these coins. Watch this episode to understand the evolution of modern currency of India.
The Indian Army is more than just a government wing or a fighting force that guards our borders. The Indian Army is an emotion, a living chronicle of times, events, and incidents that we have the luxury to forget because they remember. A fierce force that physically binds the nation together, the army itself is a family of several regiments. Some have seen the rise and fall of empires and others which are yet to attain the full vigour of youth. Each regiment has its own history and glorious traditions. Each one has its own identity, values, and morals that bring people from different parts of the country and hold them together in bonds stronger than that of blood. Regiment Diaries is more than a compilation of war stories. It is a tale of the Indian Army unlike any told before. Told by the very men who follow the illustrious feats of their predecessors, Regiment Diaries tells us timeless tales that warm the hearts, moisten the eyes, and leave you in even greater awe of the bravest children of India.
In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme, only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions. Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father, Akbars throne. Already married to his first wife, Man Bai, Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat Gosini. But amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty, a war was being fought from within. While the kings charted the political climate for the country, the queens ruled that throne at home. Mehrunissa, bright and charismatic, always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself, Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting. Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. But not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. There are those soldiers who are invisible, unhindered, risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king, country, and home. Adrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies, living through the danger, the fear, the triumphs and the captures. We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes, slip into disguises, and hoodwink enemy soldiers. We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission.
We are super excited to relaunch a Tinkle classic Join the enigmatic Uncle Anu’s band of merry men and women as they look deep into the secrets of the universe. From the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies, nothing is going to remain unexplained
Dive into a world of action, drama, determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new mini-series. The Great Escape.The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history. Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan, Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet, the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab, and Indian prisoner-of-war Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the Indo-China war. The mini-series even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes, including the Dalai Lama himself. Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods. The stylizations of those eras, mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end.
Two friends, Ric Gazarian and Keith King, had heard a great deal about the Mumbai Xpress challenge, one of the top ten adventures in the world as listed by Lonely Planet. When they decided to join it, though, little did they realize that it would turn out to be a journey they would never forget. The challenge takes them on a 2000-kilometer journey in an auto-rickshaw - or tuk tuk, as it is popularly known. They crisscross hills, valleys, beaches, chaotic traffic, and many incredible surprises during this test of their nerves and resolve. Join Ric and Keith on a colourful journey of a lifetime in Hit the Road, India
Journeys in India is a ground-breaking series that brings alive the history, culture, architecture, and wildlife of one of the most mysterious and exciting areas on earth. From tigers to lions to elephants to magnificent forts and palaces, host Bill Ball presents some outstanding images and stories to remember for a long, long time.
What we call as Bharat predates time as we know it. When you utter the name, the meaning is not only psychological and social but also is existential and has a power. Bharat has power. This power has to reverberate through everyone’s hearts in this country. In this specially curated series of talks, one of the foremost spiritual thinkers of India Sadhguru explains what makes India, India. He discusses the essence, the spirit, of Bharat - the religious, social, economic, and spiritual core of the country and how they affect and impact every single person living in the country. He covers myriad subjects, from rivers as lifelines to the racial and ethnic identities that make up the population of the country. All this and more on Bharat - Rhythm of a Nation with Sadhguru.
The introduction of currency was a key step in the evolution of civilization. As the kingdoms and dynasties across the country rose and fell, they left their mark on the currency they produced. This series explores the coins minted by each kingdom in Indian history and uses stories about the coins to tell the history of the kingdom itself.
Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade, usage, and spread. The history of a few key commodities for India, such as pepper, silk, coffee, and cotton, are covered in this fascinating 9-episode series.
The characters of Tagores stories spring into life through the cinematic imagination of acclaimed filmmaker, Anurag Basu in Stories By Rabindranath Tagore.Tagores words and Basus vision have amalgamated into a show that transports you back in time to a world as complicated as this one but with far more appeal and beauty.
India has, over the years, had some great leaders who have inspired revolutions with their now famous words. These speeches hold a special place in the hearts and history of the nation. Lets stroll down memory lane and watch the moments that roused the blood of millions to define, build, and bind our nation together. Revisit some of Indias iconic speeches in Bharat Ki Awaaz
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