The Language of the Taj Mahal: Islam, Prayer, and the Religion of Shah Jahan

by Michael D. Calabria

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0755637895
• ISBN13: 9780755637898
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"