The Language of the Taj Mahal

Language: English

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2023

0755637895 / 9780755637898

Series: Book 6 of 7 - Library of Islamic South Asia

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The Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1592-1666 CE) as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631 CE), is considered exceptional in the history of world architecture.This book provides a deeper understanding of the Taj Mahal and its builder by examining its inscriptions within their architectural, historical and biographical contexts. The texts adorning the Taj Mahal comprise verses from twenty-two different chapters of the Qur'an but their meaning and significance escapes most non-Muslim visitors or those unable to read them. This book will be the first dedicated solely to the inscriptions in the monument, providing translations, commentary and interpretation of the texts. As well as offering a unique approach to the study of the building, the book uses the inscriptions to expound the foundational elements of Islam, the faith of Shah Jahan and also what the Taj Mahal still means today.

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Title
The Language of the Taj Mahal
Author
Michael D. Calabria
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
Publication year
2023
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0755637895
ISBN 13
9780755637898
Item weight
460 grams
Series
Book 6 of 7: Library of Islamic South Asia

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