Talking Cub (Speaking Tiger Books) Taj Mahal The Story Of A Wonder Of The World. - Couverture souple

Tilottama Shome, Illustrated By Kavita Singh Kale

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ISBN 10 : 9354472419 ISBN 13 : 9789354472411

Synopsis

In 1631, the empress Mumtaz Mahal died at childbirth, leaving her husband, the mighty emperor Shah Jahan, soaked in grief. Out of this sadness was born the idea of building a unique mausoleum or resting place for Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal went on to be considered the most beautiful building in the world. It symbolised Shah Jahans love for his wife, and was a statement of Mughal power and splendour. In Taj Mahal, Tilottama Shome, an architect herself by training, lucidly narrates the story of the Mughal dynasty and how the Taj Mahal came to be built. Accompanied by detailed plans, maps, illustrations and photographs, it explains how the Taj was designed, the deep symbols that lie hidden everywhere in its plan, and the stories of the people who built itfrom a mighty emperor to renowned architects to the humble stoneworkers and masons who worked on it for years.

Détails de l'édition

• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9354472419
• ISBN 13: 9789354472411
• Reliure: Paperback
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