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Mughal India : art, culture and empire : manuscripts and paintings in the British Library
- Title
- Mughal India : art, culture and empire : manuscripts and paintings in the British Library / J.P. Losty and Malini Roy.
- Author
- Losty, Jeremiah P.
- Publication
- London : British Library, 2012, ©2012.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 13-770 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- 255 p. : col. ill., col. map, geneal. table; 29 cm.
- Summary
- "At its peak, the Mughal Empire stretched from Kabul in the northwest and covered most of the South Asian subcontinent. Descendants of Timur (Tamerlane), the Mughal emperors ruled over the land from the 16th century through to the late 17th century and are credited with producing some of the most beautiful artefacts and architecture in India. During this period, the rulers encouraged artistry, reformed government and accelerated the development of Indian transport and communications. The Mughals were a Muslim dynasty descended from the famous Mongol ruler Genghis Khan. The dynasty was founded when a ruler from Turkestan, known as Babur, defeated the Sultan of Delhi in 1526 and began to expand his influence. His grandson Akbar further secured the throne and encouraged greater unity between Muslims, Hindus and Christians, while also promoting the arts and education. It was during Akbar's reign that India began its relationship with Britain, a relationship that still exists today and has contributed to both countries immeasurably. The influence of the Mughals began to dwindle in the early 17th century following intolerance between religious groups and numerous rebellions. By the 18th century, large portions of India were under the control of the British. The British Library's Mughal India exhibition is the first to document the entire period, from the 16th to the 19th centuries, through more than 200 exquisite objects. Visitors can see authentic artefacts from the period and gain an insight into the arts and culture of the empire."--Publisher's website.
- Subjects
- Mughal Empire > Civilization > Exhibitions
- Islamic miniature painting > India > Exhibitions
- British Library Exhibitions
- Calligraphy, Mogul Empire > India > Exhibitions
- Miniature painting, Mogul Empire > India > Exhibitions
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Mogul Empire > India > Exhibitions
- Art, Mogul Empire > India > Exhibitions
- Islamic illumination of books and manuscripts > India > Exhibitions
- Manuscripts > England > London > Exhibitions
- Note
- Published to accompany the exhibition "Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire" held at the British Library Nov. 9, 2012-Apr. 2, 2013.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-250) and index.
- Call Number
- JFF 13-770
- ISBN
- 9780712358705 (hbk.)
- 0712358706 (hbk.)
- 0712358714 (pbk.)
- 9780712358712 (pbk.)
- OCLC
- 805013698
- Author
- Losty, Jeremiah P.
- Title
- Mughal India : art, culture and empire : manuscripts and paintings in the British Library / J.P. Losty and Malini Roy.
- Imprint
- London : British Library, 2012, ©2012.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-250) and index.
- Added Author
- Roy, Malini, Dr.British Library.
- Research Call Number
- JFF 13-770