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27: Taj Mahal: The Mughal Masterpiece In this episode of Anjaane Raste, Rana Safvi takes you to one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal. Did you know that it was initially called Roza-e-Munavvara? Tune in to uncover and witness some hidden shades of one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage from the Mughal Era.

26: Chandni Chowk: A shopper's delight since 1650 Chandni Chowk was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan. But did you know that it was designed by Jahanara? In this episodes, from the blueprints of the market square to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, from the Town Hall all the way to the Ghantaghar, come experience this fascinating time-lapse, designed by none other than, Rana Safvi. 

25: Christmas Special: St. James Church on Kashmiri Gate This Christmas come let's find some warmth & solace in a surprisingly quiet corner of the ever-so-busy Kashmiri Gate Area in Delhi. In this episode, Rana Safvi not only takes us to the St. James Church but she also helps us transcend time by narrating the story of Col. James Skinner, who built this quaint piece of architecture back in 1836. Tune in to take the tour!

24: Aligarh Muslim University Founder's Day Sir Syed Day is celebrated by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and its alumni every year on 17th October in the memory of its founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. In this episode, Rana Safvi narrates the life story of one of the greatest Islamic reformist and philosopher of nineteenth-century British India. Tune in!

23: Khajuraho : Heritage site of India In this episode of Anjaane Raaste, Rana Safvi takes you through the famous Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh that have been hogging the limelight every now and then for various reasons. Tune in to this episode to visit the heritage site of India.

22: Mahabodhi Temple : Site of Buddha’s Enlightenment In this episode of Anjaane Raste, Rana Safvi takes you to one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment or Bodhi. Tune in to uncover some great truths about the most impressive structure from the Gupta Era 

21: Bhangarh: the most haunted fort in India In this episode of Anjaane Raaste, Rana Safvi will take us through Sariska Palace and all the historic and natural beauty around it. She will also narrate tales of how Bhangarh fort in Alwar district became a ghost building.

20: Shahjahanabad: The soul of Delhi Shahjahanabad was a walled city, and some of its gates and parts of the wall still stand. The romance of the bazaars of Delhi can be experienced at its best in and around Chandni Chowk and its by lanes. One such lane is Kucha Seth. In this week's episode, Rana Safvi will take you through two iconic temples in Kucha Seth popularly known as Chota Jain Mandir and Bada Jain Mandir. 

19: Children's Day: The story of our heroic queen On this Children’s day, Rana Safvi walks you through Jhansi to dig deeper into the story of our fearless queen to celebrate her meritorious act of bravery.

18: Ajmer and Khwaja Garib Nawaz Ajmer is a home to enormous tourist spots and Ajmer Sharif Dargah adds cherry on the cake. This city is a beautiful bouquet of culture and harmony. Lets witness the mesmerizing shades of Ajmer with Rana Safvi.

17: Bhopal: The City of Lakes Bhopal, also known as city of lakes has been a city of rich and fascinating history. The city is crowned with glorious mosques. Lets visit the heart of Madhya Pradesh with Rana Safvi.

16: Lothal : Most accessible site of Harappan era16: लोथल : हड़प्पा युग का सबसे सुगम स्थल Lothal is one among the handful cities that dates back in Bronze Age. It is one among the most accessible sites of Harappan era. In this week's episode, we'll travel back on the pathways of the ancient city with Rana Safvi, exploring its geography and bygone times.

15: Ladakh: Journeying the Land of High Passes World's coldest desert Ladakh is acknowledged for its spell-bounding  landscapes and prosperous culture. Ladakh is a union territory in the northern region of India. In this week's episode, we'll travel amidst the cold waves of Ladakh with Rana Safvi, exploring its geography and deliciousness.

14: Jahanara Begum: Most powerful woman in Mughal Empire Jahanara Begum was the eldest child of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Also, she has been the most powerful and influential woman of the Mughal Empire. Her life was always crowded with problems. In this week's episode, we look in on Jahanara Begum's journey with Rana Safvi and learn more about her power and influence in Mughal Empire.

13: Porbandar: Witnessing Gandhi Ji's Childhood Join Rana Safvi as she narrates her stopover in the residence that witnessed the evolution of a child into Mahatma. People appreciate Mahatma Gandhi, but handful of them recognize his villa. Lets visit his residence and learn more about his early life that laid a concrete foundation of a man who marched India to freedom.

12: Agra: Through the eyes of Taj Ganj Our eyes are always fixated on the Taj Mahal when we visit Agra, very few times there are moments we get to look at the city through the narratives of the Taj and its neighboring areas. The monument has a very fine detailed work done by artisans that eventually settled around the Taj. In this week's episode, we take through the streets of Taj Ganj with Rana Safvi and learn more about the people who made the Taj Mahal.

11: The impregnable Kangra Fort Forts are accustomed to being raided by the enemy as a sign of victory, very few forts claim to be impregnable. In today's episode, Rana Safvi takes us to one such fort which has seen only one dynasty take the throne. The impregnable Kangra Fort. Tune in and find out.  

10: Lucknow: The city of the Awadhi Nawabs In this episode, Rana Savi walks us through a very special place, one close to her heart and her identity. Brought up in this city, she takes you through the streets via her personal narratives. Join her as she tells us the tales of Lucknow, its various monuments, and significant buildings. Tune in for a peek into the city of the Awadhi Nawabs. 

9: Feroz Shah's Palace | Feroz Shah Kotla | Part 2 Continuing from last week's story about Feroz Shah, his conquests, and his magnificent palace. Join Rana Safvi as she enthralls you with the story of Feroz Shah and how Feroz Shah Kotla came to being. Tune in and take a walk through the history of this monument. 

8: Firoz Shah's Palace | Firoz Shah Kotla | Part 1 Every king is known to have constructed a lavish palace for themselves, in this week's episode we venture into one of these few remaining palaces in the city of Delhi. Join Rana Safvi as she enthralls you with the story of Firoz Shah and how Firoz Shah Kotla came to being. Tune in and take a walk through the history of this monument.