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Taj Mahal: The Mughal Capitol Back in Agra

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Emperor Akbar’s religious beliefs were a blend of Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist practices, among others.

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Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth: Agra (3:06)

The Mughals, Muslim conquerors from the north, built their capital in the Indian city of Agra in the 16th century. Music, art, literature, and religious tolerance flourished under the Mughal Empire.

Taj Mahal: Moving the Mughal Capitol (2:47)

In 1571, the Mughal emperor Akbar initiated the construction of the city of Fatehpur Sikri, whose architecture was influenced by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Taj Mahal: The Mughal Capitol Back in Agra (2:58)

Emperor Akbar’s religious beliefs were a blend of Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist practices, among others.

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Taj Mahal: The Mughal Capitol Back in Agra (2:58)

Emperor Akbar’s religious beliefs were a blend of Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist practices, among others.

Taj Mahal: Moving the Mughal Capitol (2:47)

In 1571, the Mughal emperor Akbar initiated the construction of the city of Fatehpur Sikri, whose architecture was influenced by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth: Agra (3:06)

The Mughals, Muslim conquerors from the north, built their capital in the Indian city of Agra in the 16th century. Music, art, literature, and religious tolerance flourished under the Mughal Empire.