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Taj Mahal, the world's best known tomb and also one of the most eclectic creations of man, encapsulates a timeless love story of a great emperor and his beautiful queen.The evolution of Mughal Architecture which began with the laying of Rambagh, a Persian Charbagh (four square garden) by the first Mughal Emperor Babur in 1526, continued to flourish during the rule of Humayun, Akbar and Jahangir, till reaching its Zenith in the pure and perfect Taj Mahal, the ...
India is a land of amazing complexity that continues to haunt and beckon travelers the world over. India : Land of Celebration combines the extraordinary work of an adventurous photographer Rupinder Khullar with inspired commentary from several eminent scholars and historians. The result is a stunning convergence of word and image, bringing to light the contrasts between a modernizing society and ancient culture grounded in spiritual traditions. This elaborate ...
Gateway to the Gods : Haridwar Rishikesh gives the reader a comprehensive glimpse of the overpowering and mesmerizing effect this eternal city has on everyone who visits this abode of Gods in the foothills of Shivalik. Besides Haridwar, the text covers the four sacred dhams of the Hindus--Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri--the picturesque valley of flowers, Dehradun, the capital of Uttaranchal, and the popular hill resort of Mussoorie. The book gives ...
The Cultural heritage of India's thousands -year-old civilization is manifest in the monuments scattered across the length and breadth of the country. These forts, palaces, stupas, temples, mosques and towers show that India's architectural tradition has always been a living form of expression. The sculptural and decorative details provide vital information and insights into the social, political, religious and artistic history of the country. Presented in ...
Taj Mahal, the world's best known tomb and also one of the most eclectic creations of man, encapsulates a timeless love story of a great emperor and his beautiful wife. When a grieving Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor built this icon of white luminous marble as a tribute to his departed wife Mumtaz Mahal, it was more than just art and architecture; it was a great eulogy to sublime love. Everyone who visits the Taj, takes away his or her impressions and ...