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Jodhaa Akbar to Padmaavat: 7 Bollywood period movies you must watch

Lagaan to Jodhaa Akbar are rich tales picked from the history of the sub-continent. The movies speak of courage, love, betrayal and gives us a glimpse in the bygone eras

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Jodhaa Akbar

The movie interwines the love story of the Mughal Emperor Akbar with his Rajput wife, Empress Jodha. 

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Lagaan

This period sports drama is set during British Raj in India, follows a small village's challenge against British rule through a game of cricket, showcasing themes of unity, courage

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Mughal-e-Azam

This is perhaps the epoch of historical movies in India. It's a love story between Mughal Prince Salim and the beautiful court dancer Anarkali

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Bajirao Mastani

This historical romance narrates the love story between Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani, amidst political intrigue

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Padmaavat

The film is based on the epic poem by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, depicting the story of Rani Padmavati, a legendary Rajput queen, and the siege of Chittor by Sultan Alauddin Khilji

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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

This biographical period drama portrays the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai, the queen of the princely state of Jhansi, who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

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Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

This historical action film depicts the life of Tanaji Malusare, a military leader in the Maratha Empire, and his exploits during the Battle of Sinhagad against the Mughal Empire

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