{"product_id":"akbar-the-aesthete-foreword-by-karan-singh","title":"Akbar: the aesthete, foreword by Karan Singh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"154\"\u003ePublisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026amp; Booksellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eISBN 13: 9788124607381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eISBN 10: 8124607389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eEdition: New Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eYear: 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eSubject(s): History, Fine Arts, Religion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eThis volume offers an in-depth exploration of \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eMughal miniatures\u003c\/strong\u003e as a vivid reflection of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"509\"\u003ecultural and sociopolitical life during Akbar’s reign\u003c\/strong\u003e. Emperor Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar, renowned for his aesthetic sensibilities, encouraged Persian and Indian artists to produce intricate miniatures that narrate complex historical and social themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eThe book analyzes a select group of \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eminiature paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e capturing a wide array of subjects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eDurbar scenes depicting Akbar in various moods and forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"911\"\u003ePrinces and nobles in royal attire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eHunting and battle scenes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eRoyal births and courtly events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eAscetics, common folk, and countryside life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eFlora, fauna, and everyday activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eAdditionally, the volume addresses the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003erepresentation of women\u003c\/strong\u003e, including figures like Queen Alanquwa, Akbar’s mother, and symbolic depictions of femininity, highlighting their subtle yet significant role in Mughal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eCombining \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003ehistorical and art historical methodology\u003c\/strong\u003e, this work includes transliterations and translations of original Persian texts associated with the miniatures. It is a valuable resource for scholars, art historians, and enthusiasts seeking to understand both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eaesthetic brilliance and historical context of Akbar’s period\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare insight into the beauty, artistry, and social fabric of Mughal India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026 Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50134618210608,"sku":"DRG.AdityaPrakashan _9788124607381","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788124607381.jpg?v=1757580691","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/akbar-the-aesthete-foreword-by-karan-singh","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}