This beautifully illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the 300-year Mughal dynasty in India. Beginning in 1526, the first six emperors - Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb - invaded, lost, regained and greatly expanded an empire that at its peak covered most of pre-independence India. But the later rulers were seriously overstretched, increasingly lacking authority, resources or ability, and prey to stronger powers including the British. By the time the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was deposed ...
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This beautifully illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the 300-year Mughal dynasty in India. Beginning in 1526, the first six emperors - Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb - invaded, lost, regained and greatly expanded an empire that at its peak covered most of pre-independence India. But the later rulers were seriously overstretched, increasingly lacking authority, resources or ability, and prey to stronger powers including the British. By the time the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was deposed in 1857, the onbce-great dynasty held power over just the Red Fort in Dehli. The Mughal era was one of great artistic patronage and production. A new art form, the Mughal miniature painting, was developed, while in architecture some of India's most iconic buildings, notably the Taj Mahal, were built. Through their rich legacy of art and architecture, and using many first-hand accounts from the time, this book reveals the lives of the Mughals, exploring how their individual characters differed and how between them they came to build, and lose, a great empire.
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Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
11/2012
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17580754045
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Very Good. Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
2012
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17093619581
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780712358873.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
2012
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18053809092
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First edition (softcover). 8vo (25cm by 19cm), c. 80pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original laminated card wrappers. This book is in very good condition. ISBN 9780712358873.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
2012
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17505052076
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Near fine. Illustrated in color with some in black and white. x, 35 pages. Small 4to, glossy pictorial wrappers. London: British Library, (2012). First Edition. Lightly bumped at lower corners, internally clean. A near fine copy.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
2013
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15791059588
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New. 0712358870. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--96 pages; color illustrations. --with a bonus offer--
