Shah Jahan: The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Emperor - Couverture rigide

Nicoll, Fergus

 
9781906598181: Shah Jahan: The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Emperor

Synopsis

Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal Empire at its height, his name means 'King of the World' when translated literally from Persian. He, after ruthlessly suppressing his rivals, went onto promote Mughal artistic and architectural achievements to the zenith of their creativity. He is responsible not only for the Taj Mahal - the tomb to his beloved wife Mumtaz - but also for the Pearl Mosque, the Red Fort, Jama Masid in Delhi, the Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir and the priceless Peacock Throne.

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À propos de l?auteur

Fergus Nicoll has been a current affairs journalist for the BBC since 1988. His work has enabled him to travel widely throughout the Middle East and South Asia.

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9780143067016: Shah Jahan [Paperback] Fergus Nicoll

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ISBN 10 :  014306701X ISBN 13 :  9780143067016
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