King of the world : The Padshahnama : an imperial Mughal manuscript from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle
By
Milo Cleveland Beach and Ebba Koch
Contributor
With new translations by Wheeler Thackston.
Periodical
0
Serial
6212
Publisher
Azimuth Edition: Sackler Gallery: Distributed by Thames and Hudson, London
Description
248
ISBN / ISSN No.
1898592101
Subject
1. Lahawri, Abd al-Ḥamid, -- -1654 or 1655 -- Padshahnāmah -- Exhibitions; 2. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Mogul -- Exhibitions; 3. Islamic illumination of books and manuscripts -- India -- Exhibitions.
Summay
The Padshahnama ("King of the World") has long been recognized as one of the greatest works made for the Mughal Emperor, Shah-Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. The volume, which is now in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, documents the first ten yea
Keyword
Miniature painting, Mughal manuscript, Mughal painting.
DDC Classification No.
759.954
Accession No.
6212
Shelving location
39
Category
8