The view of Pakistan as a monolithic Muslim state is even embodied in the name of the country, 'the Islamic Republic of Pakistan'. Yet, it has an intriguing multicultural, multi-faith past.

The Mughals created the most famous and dazzling empire that India has ever seen, from the Taj Mahal to fabulously intricate miniatures of court life.

While on a journey across Tamil Nadu, Sona Datta traces the development of the Hindu religion from its origins in local faith traditions to its dominant position today.