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Between the twelfth and the mid-nineteenth centuries, most of the Indian subcontinent was under Muslim domination, giving rise to a unique architectural blend of Islamic, Turkish, and Persian influences. This scholarly work provides a comprehensive view of this architectural fusion, explaining in depth the key monuments of each period and region, including the unforgettable Taj-Mahal at Agra, Homâyun’s tomb at Delhi, and the Shalimar gardens in Lahore, Pakistan. This sweeping panorama of the history of architecture on the Indian subcontinent redresses an important lack of coverage of the subject of Muslim architecture.
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Muslim art specialist Porter (Iranian studies, U. of Aix-en-Provence, France) joins forces with photographer Degeorges (an architect, civil engineer, and world-travelling photographer) to address a neglected realm of study: the architectural fusion in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting influences from Islamic, Persian, and Turkish sources between the 12th and 19th centuries. The text begins with India's earliest contacts with Islam and the foundations of the Mughal empire. Following is closer examination of the independent sultanates and the great Mughals and their heirs. The abundant gorgeous color photos, big and small, are presented in an oversize format: 9.5x12.5". Appendices offer a timeline and bibliography. An enticing work, simultaneously published in English and French versions. Distributed in the US by Rizzoli. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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