The Indian Subcontinent is romantic, remote and mysterious. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalaya, from Northern India and Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu in the south, this vast melting pot of civilizations, religions, cultures and landscapes has seen some of the greatest artistic golden ages on earth. This series examines the Indus Valley civilizations, Tamil Nadu-land of the temples-and the Mughal Empire, three very different dynasties that have shaped modern India. In "The Other Side of Taj Mahal," art historian Sona Datta follows Mughal expansion under key rulers. Akbar promoted religious tolerance and combined Hindu and Islamic art and architecture styles; Shah Jahan memorialized his wife Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal; and Aurangzeb imposed strict Islamic rule. Finally, British imperialism increased tensions between Muslims and Hindus, leading to violence and division.

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 01, 2015.

Mughal Empire in India --(2:11) -- Babur -- (3:02) -- Conquering Agra -- (2:36) -- Akbar the Great -- (2:22) -- Fatehpur Sikri -- (3:00) -- Religious Tolerance -- (2:56) -- Hindu-Islamic Art -- (3:39) -- Shah Jahan -- (3:17) -- Pietra Dura Process -- (1:54) -- Taj Mahal -- (4:18) -- Shah Jahan's Succession -- (4:23) -- Aurangzeb's Reign -- (2:30) -- Bikaner Art -- (2:20) -- British Imperial Strategy -- (2:16) -- Mughal Legacy -- (2:22) -- Credits: The Other Side of the Taj Mahal: Treasures of the Indus -- (0:42).