Main entry:

Losty, Jeremiah P.

Title & Author:

Mughal India : art, culture and empire : manuscripts and paintings in the British Library / J.P. Losty and Malini Roy.

Publication:

London : British Library, 2012, ©2012.

Description:

255 pages : color illustrations, color map, genealogical table ; 29 cm

Notes:
Published to accompany the exhibition "Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire" held at the British Library Nov. 9, 2012-Apr. 2, 2013.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-250) and index.
The emperor Akbar's patronage -- Mughal patronage in the seventeenth century -- The later portrait tradition and diffusion to the provinces -- Mughal painting n the nineteenth century.

Summary:

"At its peak, the Mughal Empire stretched from Kabul in the northwest and covered most of the South Asian subcontinent. Descendants of Timur (Tamerlane), the Mughal emperors ruled over the land from the 16th century through to the late 17th century and are credited with producing some of the most beautiful artefacts and architecture in India. During this period, the rulers encouraged artistry, reformed government and accelerated the development of Indian transport and communications. The Mughals were a Muslim dynasty descended from the famous Mongol ruler Genghis Khan. The dynasty was founded when a ruler from Turkestan, known as Babur, defeated the Sultan of Delhi in 1526 and began to expand his influence. His grandson Akbar further secured the throne and encouraged greater unity between Muslims, Hindus and Christians, while also promoting the arts and education. It was during Akbar's reign that India began its relationship with Britain, a relationship that still exists today and has contributed to both countries immeasurably. The influence of the Mughals began to dwindle in the early 17th century following intolerance between religious groups and numerous rebellions. By the 18th century, large portions of India were under the control of the British. The British Library's Mughal India exhibition is the first to document the entire period, from the 16th to the 19th centuries, through more than 200 exquisite objects. Visitors can see authentic artefacts from the period and gain an insight into the arts and culture of the empire."--Publisher's website.

ISBN:

9780712358705 (hbk.)
0712358706 (hbk.)
0712358714 (pbk.)
9780712358712 (pbk.)

Subject:

Mogul Familie 1526-1858
British Library Exhibitions.
British Library Expositions.
British Library
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Mughal Empire India Exhibitions.
Islamic illumination of books and manuscripts India Exhibitions.
Miniature painting, Mughal Empire India Exhibitions.
Islamic miniature painting India Exhibitions.
Calligraphy, Mughal Empire India Exhibitions.
Art, Mughal Empire India Exhibitions.
Manuscripts England London Exhibitions.
Enluminure moghole Inde Expositions.
Enluminure islamique Inde Expositions.
Miniature islamique Inde Expositions.
Miniature moghole Inde Expositions.
Calligraphie moghole Inde Expositions.
Manuscrits Angleterre Londres Expositions.
Miniature (Peinture) moghole Inde Expositions.
Miniature (Peinture) islamique Inde Expositions.
Art moghol Inde Expositions.
Art, Mughal Empire
Calligraphy, Mughal Empire
Civilization
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Mughal Empire
Islamic illumination of books and manuscripts
Islamic miniature painting
Manuscripts
Miniature painting, Mughal Empire
Kultur
Mogulmalerei.
Mughal Empire Civilization Exhibitions.
Empire moghol Civilisation Expositions.
England London
India
India Mughal Empire
Indien

Form/genre:

Exhibition catalogues.
Exhibition publications.
exhibition catalogs.
Exhibition catalogs
Catalogues d'exposition.

Added entries:

Roy, Malini, Dr.
British Library.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 285686
Call No.: BIB 225523
Notes: pbk.
Status: Available