History of Mughal Architecture - Volume 3

Author: R NathPublisher: Abhinav PublicationsYear: 1994Language: EnglishPages: 652ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A DescriptionThis volume of 5-vol series of History of Mughal Architecture studies such aspects of the architecture of Jehangir's age as Roads and Sarais, Gardens and Garden Pavilions, Palatial Mansions and Shikrgahs, Picture Wall of Lahore Fort and Tombs each in a separate chapter.This volume covers 43 monuments, extending from Kabul to Allahabad, and Kashmir to Burhanpur, and the scope of this volume is much wider than the earlier ones. That public works as roads, kos-minars, bridges, sarais, wells, baolis and porters' walls were built and maintained at Government expense testifies that the Mughal state was fully alive to the welfare of its subjects. Four Masonry bridges have been specifically studied. Jehangir was greatly interested in gardens and garden-craft received a distinct form under his patronage. Palances were built amidst gardens, mostly on the river bank, with c