Gardens Of The Great Mughals (1913) - Paperback

by C. M. Villiers Stuart (Author)

Gardens of the Great Mughals is a book written by C.M. Villiers Stuart in 1913. The book is a comprehensive account of the gardens of the Mughal emperors of India, who ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. The author explores the history, design, and symbolism of these gardens, which were not only beautiful but also served as important political and cultural centers.The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the famous gardens of the Mughals, such as the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir, the Nishat Bagh in Srinagar, and the Taj Mahal gardens in Agra. The author also explores the different types of gardens, such as the charbagh, or quadrilateral garden, and the bagh-i-faiz, or pleasure garden.Throughout the book, the author delves into the cultural and religious significance of the gardens, as well as the political and economic factors that contributed to their creation and maintenance. The book also includes a discussion of the Mughal waterworks and irrigation systems that made these gardens possible.Overall, Gardens of the Great Mughals is a fascinating exploration of the history and culture of India's Mughal emperors through the lens of their magnificent gardens. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India, garden design, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.