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Taj Mahal
- Stock Status: In Stock.
- Publisher: Penguin Books Limited
- ISBN-13: 9780143065296
- Total Pages: 208
- Edition: 1
- Book Language: English
- Available Book Formats: Paperback
- Year: 2019
- Publication Date: 2019-04-01
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Let those who scoff at overmuch enthusiasm look at the Taj and henceforward be dumb' - Rudyard Kipling
The Taj Mahal is the Queen of architecture. Other buildings may be as famous but no other has been so consistently admired for a beauty that is seen as both feminine and regal. Imperial tomb, symbol of India, symbol of love, brand of tea-the Taj can be what you want it to be. Drawing on a huge range of sources fromMughal court histories to Bollywood movies, this superb book gives us a history of the Taj and its many meanings.
Giles Tillotson recounts the human drama behind the building, particularly the relationship between Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who lie there. He explores its reputation through history as a Wonder of the World, its representation in art, and analys..
Pustak Details | |
Sold By | Penguin Random House India |
Author | Giles Tillotson |
ISBN-13 | 9780143065296 |
Edition | 1 |
Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Pages | 208 |
Publication Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2019-04-01 |
Publication Year | 2019 |