Architecture of Mughal India

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Focusing on the architectural legacy of the Mughal emperors, this comprehensive study by Professor Catherine Asher explores the evolution of Mughal architecture from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. It examines the relationship between architectural styles and the political and cultural ideologies of each reign, highlighting both famous structures and lesser-known edifices. The book illustrates how these buildings reflected the social values of the Mughals and influenced later developments in splinter states, all richly accompanied by illustrations.