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Secrets of the Taj Mahal
First aired on Feb 12, 2010
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Genres: Documentary

The Taj Mahal: Symbol of India, architectural jewel, and monument to a grand passion. Built in the 17th century by the Great Mogul Shah Jahan in honor of Mumtaz Mahal, the love of his life. Before she died, legend says, Mumtaz Mahal made a wish for a mausoleum, more sublime than any the world had seen. Built on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, it is said to have required over 20,000 workers including the best craftsmen of the Empire. Millions of bricks were baked on site only to disappear forever under flawless white marble. A heavenly memorial to the Queen of the World, or as a poet described it: "A teardrop on the cheek of time". A love poem set in stone and the most perfect building in the world.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Andrew Solomon | Narrator
Richa Meena | Mumtaz Mahal
Featured Crew
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Stephan Koester | Writer
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Alexander Hogh | Writer
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George Kurian | Assistant Art Director
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Bernhard Von Dadelsen | Executive Producer
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Ralf Grabowski | Director of Photography
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Nick Cimbollek | Editor