Features Selected Mughal Paintings for an Internationally Important Collection of Mughal Art.
A captivating and Vibrant Reflection of one of the Greatest Empires of the Early Modern Period Five distinguished Scholars from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines tie together the painting narratives that provide fresh perspectives on the history of Mughal painting.
These include a thrilling account of the life of the warrior hero Rustam; the extraordinary story of how the Prophet Joseph and the life and miracles of the Christian messiah resonated with court artists in India; a sweeping account of Mughal history and art based on primary sources; and research on the lives of women at the Mughal court.
The provenance, publication history, and technical information of each manuscript painting is also accompanied by full transcriptions of Persian and Arabic calligraphy.
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