The King of the World: An Imperial Manuscript for the Royal Library Windsor Castle

by W.M. Thackston, Milo Cleveland Beach, Ebba Koch, et al.

Book Overview

Housed in England's Royal Library, THE PADSHAHNAMA ("King of the World") manuscript documents the first ten years of the reign of Shah-Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and contains exquisite painting and illuminations. The manuscript will be exhibited in 1997 in celebration of India's 50 years of independence from British rule. This reproduction accompanies the exhibition. 200 illus. 100in color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500974489
• ISBN13: 9780500974483
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 4.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.9" x 13.9"