The Necklace That Divided Two Nations
Kanishk Tharoor explores ancient artefacts that were caught up in the events around India and Pakistan's independence in 1947.
Seventy years ago, India and Pakistan became independent nations - but at a cost. People and lands were partitioned, and a once shared heritage was broken apart. Kanishk Tharoor explores the tussle for ancient history and the prized artefacts of the Indus Valley civilization. There was a bureaucratic saga over the fates of the priest-king, the dancing girl, and the jade necklace so precious to both India and Pakistan that neither country could let the other have it whole.
Presented by Kanishk Tharoor
Produced by Maryam Maruf
Contributors: Maruf Khwaja; Saroj Mukherji; Vazira Fazila-Yacoubali Zamindar, Brown University; Sudeshna Guha, Shiv Nadar University
With thanks to Anwesha Sengupta, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata
Museum of Lost Objects series two is broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
Image: The Mohenjo Daro jade necklace that was cut in two. India's share on the left, Pakistan's share on the right. Credit: Archaeological Survey of India and Getty Images
Museum of Lost Objects β€’ The Podcast
Download podcasts featuring extra material from the series and listen at your leisure.
About presenter Kanishk Tharoor...
Revealing the treasures of the Museum of Lost Objects
Podcast
-
![]()
Museum of Lost Objects
Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted.
