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Built and renovated over five centuries, the Mysore Palace is official abode of the Wadiyar dynasty of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore. It is one of the grandest and most popular public attractions in India. We look at its interesting and eventful history. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
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The architecture of Islamic India has a diverse and rich history. Scholarly discourse about the architecture of the Indo-Islamic era (1208–1857) usually focuses on grand works like forts, palaces, mosques, gardens and mausoleums constructed by the Mughals (1526–1857) that constitute major monuments…
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Sarkhej Roza is one of the most unique and elegant architectural complexes in India. Located in the village of Makarba, about 7 km south-west of Ahmedabad, it has been referred to as 'Ahmedabad’s Acropolis' by architect Le Corbusier. The complex is the final resting place of Sufi saint Hazrat…
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Begde, P.V. 1982. Forts and Palaces of India. New Delhi: Sagar Publications.
Brown, Percy. 1942. Indian Architecture (Islamic Period). Bombay: D B Taraporewala Sons & Co.
Burton-Page, J. 1960. ‘A Study of Fortification in the Indian Subcontinent from the Thirteenth to the Eighteenth…
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Fass, Virginia. 1986. The Forts of India. Calcutta: Rupa & Co.
Gordon, S. 1979. ‘Forts and Social Control in the Maratha State’. Modern Asian Studies 13.1:1–17.
Markel, S. 1994. ‘Once the Capital of India: The Great Fort of Daulatabad. Orientations 25.2:47–52.
Mate, M.S. 1983. Daulatabad…
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Sahapedia: Could you start by talking about Humayun as an emperor?
Catherine Asher: Humayun was an interesting emperor. He came to the throne after his father had ruled for only four years. And he wasn’t really well suited for kingship. He was a very sensitive gentleman who was very interested…
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