EP. 15: Tales of Delhi and its Ridge
It’s the least celebrated part of Delhi, but the hilly Ridge that hugs the city is historic. From the site of the oldest pre-historic settle...
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EP. 14: Pune and the Maratha Empire
For around a century, Pune city was at the heart of the Maratha empire, as its armies marched across India from Attock to Cuttack. Catch the...
EP. 13: Tales of Ahmednagar
It was once the base of a powerful Sultanate that helped shape the History of the Deccan - It was also home to one of the most famous queens...
EP. 12: Tales of Tughlaqabad
Imposing and hauntingly beautiful, the great fort of Tughlaqabad was also cursed. Hear the story of the sultan who wanted to build the most...
EP. 11: Pune before the Peshwas
It is a city closely associated with the Peshwas and the glory days of the Maratha power. But did you know that Pune has ancient roots and i...
EP. 10: Tales of Old Hyderabad | The Glory of Golconda
Hyderabad is known as the 'city of the Nizams', but it was the Qutbshahi rulers before them who created the city. Catch the fascinating stor...
EP. 09: The Fall of Shahjahanabad - Part 3
Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its...
EP. 08: The Stories that Make Shahjahanabad - Part 2
Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its...
EP. 07: The Making of Shahjahanabad - Part 1
Once the Imperial capital of the Mughals, Shahjahanabad saw its fortunes turn. Catch the riveting story of one of the grandest cities of its...
EP. 06: Introduction - Tales of Shahjahanabad
LHI presents 'Tales from Our Cities'. In the first, we head to the lanes and by-lanes of Old Delhi in search of the grand Mughal capital of...
EP. 05: Khayal Gharanas | Kirana Gharana | Jayateerth Mevundi
Jayateerth Mevundi, one of the leading vocalists of the Kirana Gharana of Khayal, narrates the technique and traditions of his Gharana to LH...
EP. 04: Khayal Gharanas | Jaipur Gharana | Pt Arun Dravid
Pandit Arun Dravid, the noted vocalist of the Jaipur Gharana of Khayal, shares his insights into the journey of the Gharana with LHI's Nikhi...
EP. 03: Khayal Gharanas | Agra Gharana | Ustad Raja Miyan
LHI's Nikhil Inamdar discovers the Agra Gharana of Khayal and its subtle musical nuances, with Ustad Raja Miyan.
EP. 02: Khayal Gharanas | Gwalior Gharana | Neela Bhagwat
Neela Bhagwat, one of the most noted exponents of the Gwalior Gharana of Khayal, explains what makes it so unique. LHI's Nikhil Imandar disc...
EP. 01: Khayal Gharanas | What is Khayal? | What is a Gharana?
Khayal, the modern genre of classical singing in Northern India, popularized by Amir Khusro in the 13th century, saw a great revival in the...