CULTURE
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Whitewashing of Mughal heritage
The ‘Taj Mahal’ necklace and the whitewashing of Mughal heritage
Whitewashing of Mughal heritage
Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk, Producer: Ezgi Toper / TRT World

Hollywood star Margot Robbie stirs controversy after wearing a historical diamond necklace from Mughal-era India, sparking a debate about how cultural artefacts are stripped of their origins and rebranded for Western consumption

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