The Hidden Women Who Built Delhi | Anoushka Jain | The Mohua Show

What if the streets of Delhi still carry the stories of powerful women who built the city,but history forgot to tell them?In this fascinating episode of The Mohua Show, Anoushka Jain, founder of En Route Indian History, takes us on a journey through Delhi's forgotten past. From Jahanara Begum, who helped design Shahjahanabad, to the women behind iconic monuments, gardens, and public spaces, she uncovers the remarkable female legacy hidden in plain sight.The conversation explores why Delhi needs history-telling, not just storytelling, the truth about tawaif culture, the city's rich syncretic traditions, immersive heritage and night walks, and how experiences like ittar walks help us reconnect with India's cultural heritage through all five senses.If you love history, travel, architecture, culture, or simply want to discover a side of Delhi you've never seen before, this episode is for you.About the GuestAnoushka Jain is the founder of En Route Indian History, a heritage initiative that reimagines how people experience Indian history through immersive heritage walks, cultural explorations, and research-driven storytelling. She is also the author of Badass Begums, a book that shines a light on the forgotten women who shaped Delhi's history, architecture, and public spaces. Through her work, she is making Indian history more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for audiences across the country.#TheMohuaShow #AnushkaJain #DelhiHistory #HeritageWalks #IndianHistory #ChandniChowk #WomenInHistory #Culture #Architecture #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #Delhi-----------------------------------------------------------✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔-----------------------------------------------------------*Follow Us On:**Mohua Chinappa*► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mohua.chinappa.9► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/*The Mohua Show*► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/-----------------------------------------------------------► Visit Our Website: https://www.themohuashow.com/► For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright ©2026 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved-----------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.----------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.