The Mughal empire (1526-1857) has long been viewed as a wonderland of unimaginable treasure; it was in fact the mightiest Islamic empire in the history of India. This book is a richly illustrated and fascinating portrait of an advanced oriental civilization, the historical and cultural legacy of which still inspires universal admiration today.
Author Biography
Annemarie Schimmel (1922-2003) was Professor of Indo-Muslim Culture at Harvard and Bonn universities, and published widely in the field of oriental art and culture.
Reviews
an excellent cultural history of one of the great cosmopolitan court cultures, full of vivid anecdote and pertinent quotes. The Independent This parting gift which Schimmel has left behind once again shows her mettle as a powerful and prolific writer of extraordinary worth ...the book is a welcome addition to the world of scholarship - a unique dictionary of Mughal history and culture for which Schimmel will long be remembered. an important book CLIO
