What if a blockbuster film, a fringe theory and a political playbook joined forces to rewrite history? In this hard-hitting episode of Inqalaab, we take you on a forensic investigation into the viral claim that the Taj Mahal is not a Mughal mausoleum but a Hindu temple the so-called "Tejo Mahalaya" theory pushed by PN Oak and amplified today by films and political messaging.
0:00 - Intro: The Viral Claim 1:00 - PN Oak: The Man Behind the Theory 3:30 - Why “Taj → Tejo” is a Linguistic Stretch 5:40 - 22 Rooms: Secret or Structural? 8:20 - Carbon-Dating & The Science Behind the Tests 10:40 - Eyewitnesses & Archives: Tavernier, Padshahnama & Lahori 13:40 - Why Films Weaponize History: The Propaganda Pipeline 16:10 - Political Timing: Why This Resurfaces During Elections 18:45 - Final Verdict: History, Hate & The Future of Shared Heritage
We unpack:
The origin story: PN Oak, who he was, what he claimed, and why historians ignored him.
The evidence (and non-evidence): alleged lost documents, phonetic theories, and a misread "Taj → Tejo" claim.
The 22 "secret" rooms myth architecture, archaeology and why those spaces are structural foundations, not hidden shrines.
Scientific proof: carbon-dating misuse, sample errors, and independent archaeological findings that confirm the Taj as a 17th-century Mughal monument.
The bigger picture: how conspiracy films become political tools, the rise of hate ecosystems, and why history is weaponized during elections.
What this means for India's shared heritage and why we must refuse the politics of fear.
This episode is a balanced, evidence-first expose: we reference court rulings, archival chronicles (like Padshahnama and travel accounts), archaeological surveys, and scientific reports to separate fact from fabrication. Expect clear, sourced arguments and a direct look at how propaganda is packaged for mass influence.
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Sources & further reading (for curious viewers): We cite primary historians, archaeological reports and archival travelogues in the pinned comment and video description, check them if you want the full evidence trail.
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