Building Construction in Mughal India: The Evidence From Painting [Hardcover]

Ahsan John Qaisar (Author)

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Publication Date: May 18, 1989

Despite the fame of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort of Delhi, little is known of the Mughal building techniques and building industry that produced them. This book draws on contemporary Mughal and western sources, particularly a wealth of visual material afforded by Mughal and non-Mughal paintings, to reconstruct the factors influencing building; the role, identity, and training of the people involved; the materials, tools, and techniques used; and related questions of specialization, social status, literacy, and family links.

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Hardcover: 100 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 18, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 019562260X
ISBN-13: 978-0195622607
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,485,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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