Suzanne Strong gathers a beautifully curated treasure of the greatest wonders that survive from one of the most elegant and refined courts in world history. This is, indeed, the art of a golden age. William Dalrymple's "The Great Mughals" presents, for the first time, the rich, international culture of Mughal Hindustan during the era of its greatest emperors: Akbar (1556-1605), Jahangir (1605-1627), and Shah Jahan (1628-1658). Offering a captivating new narrative on the origins of Mughal art, it explores how a vast Iranian influence pervades the intricate traditional arts of the Indian subcontinent, creating a distinctive Mughal court. Included are: contemporary portraits, gold vessels with jewels, and carpets. In chapters that evoke the unique dynamics of each reign, essays with historical breadth are combined with texts focusing on significant objects to tell unexpected stories about a dynasty perhaps best known for commissioning the Taj Mahal.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0204, Dimensions: 24.7x24.7cm