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They left a lasting impact on 17th century India. Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, was a visionary. He started many construction projects across his kingdom. The Taj Mahal showed his skill in ...
Delhi's enchanting Sheesh Mahal, a 17th-century Mughal gem, reopened its doors after a meticulous restoration led by the ASI and DDA. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat celebrated this ...
Teen Chhatris in Ghaziabad is said to have been built by Humayun to honour a water carrier. Conservationists want to restore ...
There is much to be learnt and admired of the sophistication and enduring legacy in art and architecture of the Mughal Empire. Some of the earthly delights have remained and we were urged to visit ...
Five outcomes from the inaugural edition of the Shakti Design Residency are on show as part of the Alcova exhibition at Milan design week, including a lighting collection informed by Mughal ...
The main prayer hall spans 44.3 feet by 13.4 feet, with walls 3.4 feet thick, built using traditional terracotta bricks. The mosque's facade features a mix of Mughal and local artistic styles.
He references the 16th- and 17th-century Mughal discipline of design in the geometry and patterns of the metal in which these jewels are set, forming modern heirlooms.
The design was a pattern called charbagh, where four channels of water intersected in a plus shape forming a large pool in the centre. Water was the soul of the Mughal garden, reflecting the ...
From hand-carved temples and 9th-century stairwells to Raj-era monuments and fortresses dating back to the Mughal dynasty, the most beautiful historic buildings in India are living proof of the ...
Bhagat’s one-of-a-kind jewels blend Indian jewelry tradition, Mughal architecture, European Art Deco design and innovative technique into a contemporary and recognizable aesthetic.
However, beyond the famous landmarks, there are numerous hidden gems that remain overshadowed despite their historical and artistic significance. These monuments not only offer a glimpse into the ...
Bangladesh boasts a rich heritage of Mughal-era architecture, reflecting the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Historical monuments from this period still stand across the nation, bearing witness to ...