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Articles related to "Mughal"
Overview of The Later Great Mughals Afghans of Mongol descent, the Mughals displaced the Sultan rulers of the small kingdom of Delhi (ironically Afghans themselves) in the mid sixteenth century. overview of the great mughals • the great mughals • shah jahan mughal emperor • aurangzeb mughal emperor • jahangir mughal emperor
Overview of Islamic Gardens Part III: MUGHAL INDIA This article is on the gardens of Mughal India and breifly discusses three gardens. This is the final article of the three part series on Islamic gardens. mughal • islam • garden • architecture • islamic gardens
Overview of The Early Great Mughals The Mughals ruled over a period of refinement and grandeur not seen in India since Asoka's reign. Here is a brief overview of the first three "Great" Mughal emperors. the great mughals • mughal india • biography of akbar • biography of babar • biography of humayun
Paradise Gardens
Islamic gardeners kept the Western tradition of garden design alive while Western Europe was going through what has often been called the "Dark Ages".They also developed their own unique garden styles. islam • muhammad • syria • egypt • persia
The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis
This article is on the Taj Mahal and briefly discusses its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions. taj mahal • islamic • architecture • india • mughal
Lahore Lahore is the capital of Punjab and one of the most populous city of Pakistan . It is famous for it`s architecture and culture. lahore • pakistan • culture • forts • shah jaha
Arts and crafts This article is about the talent which Pakistani people posses and inherit from there fore fathers in the field of arts and crafts. pakistan • crafts • art • balochistan • sindh
Basant Becoming Pakistan’s Cultural Festival Originally an Indian spring festival, Basant is now considered a part of Pak Culture with it being celebrated all over the country in spring months of February and March. pakistan • asia • sub continent • india • kite
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka. nageshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • dwarka • gujarat • krishna
The Elephant and the Crocodile According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives. bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
THE HISTORY AND DESIGN OF THE PAISLEY SHAWL Shawls of the "Paisley" design were in fashion for over one hundred years. During the time from 1790 - 1870 millions were woven and embroidered in Kashmir, Persia, India, Russia, United States and Europe. It was the shawls woven in Kashmir that caught the fancy of women and the European manufacturers were were quick to copy them. During the Victorian Era, the name "Paisley" had become a generic term. shawls • kashmir • cashmere • mughal • afghan
The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie Salman Rushdie's tenth novel tells of a mysterious stranger, who arrives at the palace of Mughal emperor Akbar with quite a story to tell. salman rushdie the enchantress of florence • salman rushdie booker prize • booker prize 2008 salman rushdie • enchantress of florence booker prize • plot of the enchantress of florence
“Cumin – the great reviver and appetizer” A Guest Article by - Urja Vidya Narayan Is it summer in your part of the world? Feel drained? Here is an inexpensive, healthy, tasty drink. Welcome an appetizer, vitalizer … cumin • reviver • appetizer • summer heat • feel fresh
Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme Afghanistan is a country torn apart by war. Undeterred, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture is quietly rebuilding the country's urban landscapes and restoring hope aga khan trust for culture aktc • kabul and herat;architectural achievements • urban renewal in afghanistan • pressures on land and housing • timur shah mausoleum
Getty Museum Guest Scholars for 2008-2009 This year's eight participants in the J. Paul Getty Museum's annual Guest Scholar Program come from the United States, India, Germany, Hungary and England. art museums • j. paul getty museum • guest scholars program • art history • research
Somnath Jyotirlinga – A History Several times Somnath has been destroyed by Muslim invaders and rulers, but each time it has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. somnath • india • prabhasa • muslim • al biruni
Varanasi Jyotirlinga Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas. varanasi • jyotirlinga • kashi vishvanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • varana
Monuments of the Islamic World, Part II Part II of my tour of the striking monuments of the Islamic World. mosques • islam
Tourism in Pakistan This article gives a description about the tourism in Pakistan and a hint for nature as well as the history loving people that what they can find in Pakistan.,This article gives a description about the tourism in Pakistan and a hint for nature as well as the history loving people that what they can find in Pakistan. pakistan • tourism • diverse • country • endowments
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture: Part II This is Part II of 2 articles on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This one discusses the most recent winning projects of the Muslim world outside of the Middle East as well as concludes both articles. architecture • islamic • muslim • aga khan • india
The Princess of Tabla Her fingers fly with amazing speed and elegance over the tabla drums. They are sure in their melody and in their shattering of a predominantly male bastion. tabla • hindustani • classica music
Vizagapatam Toy Soldiers Toy soldier collecting is a big hobby in Britain these days, but its origins probably come from India. vizagapatam toy soldiers • history of toy soldiers • toy soldier collecting • toy soldiers in britain • toy soldiers india
Everyday Fashion What do women in India wear to work? To party? To the temple? Here's a sneak peek into their wardrobe. saree • dress • fashion • india • salwar
Everyday Fashion What do women in India wear to work? To party? To the temple? Here's a sneak peek into their wardrobe. saree • india • indian women • fashion • dress
Karachi-- The capital of Sindh. this article is about the hustling and bustling capital of sindh. karachi • lahore • multan • sindh • embroidery
The muslims in India. To know about the culturte of pakistan one needs to know that how did they entered this region. This article is a description about when they entered this regionb and how. pakistan • india • spain • china • culture
The unperishable muslim impact in Sub-continent. This article is the continuing part of my last article as my last article was about how they came to this region and this one is a short description of the impact they left on this part of the world. pakistan • india • muslim • . men • women
To dye a tan Yellow with SAFFLOWER Directions on how to dye the color yellow by Pathan Dyers currently residing in Pakistan due to the troubles in Afganistan. Nice natural dye recipe probably several thousand years old used primarily to get tones for carpet weaving. dye • dyers • natural dye • fiber arts • arts
Champaner in Gurujat, India The medieval city of Champaner, near Vadodara, is home to the Chapaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park and is revered for its rich history and architectural heritage. champaner • world-heritage • pavagdh • gujarat • india
Guide to Ordering Indian Food Indian cuisine is well known for its liberal use of garam masala, but those who are not used to fiery curries can find plenty of mild dishes on a menu. meat and vegetable dishes • spicy recipes • non-spicy recipes • garam masala • curries
Visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra India Located in the city of Agra, 204 km south of New Dehli in the state of Uttar Pradesh the Taj Mahal is consistently voted as one of the seven wonders of the new world. taj mahal • agra • unesco world heritage • agra fort • fatehpur sikri
In A Persian Garden Wildscaping doesn't have to be stuffy -- just look at the Persian designs! persia • garden • wildscaping • wildscape • wild life
New Resources on Islamic Architecture
A look at the newest resources on Islamic Architecture, Art, and Islamic Gardens. islamic architecture • islamic art • islamic gardens
Causes of the Indian War of Independence The Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence began on 10th May, 1857, in a town called Meerut. sepoy mutiny • indian war of independence • indian1857 mutiny • mangal pandey • political causes
Landscapes of Love Five historic landscapes symbolize five extraordinary couples. Historic landscapes and landscape gardens chronicle the fashions and trends of the times that shaped them. historic landscapes • historic garden landscapes • gardens of love • landscapes of love • beautiful landscapes
Oriental Carpets This article is on the decorative art of Oriental Carpets and their popularity in the West. oriental carpets • oriental rugs • persian • carpet weaving • rug making
Overview of Islamic Gardens: MUSLIM SPAIN This article is on the gardens of Muslim Spain but specifically the Alhambra and Generalife. muslim spain • gardens • alhambra • generalife • granada
Paradise On Earth A brief look at the Paradise gardens of the Muslim world in Persia, Spain and India. paradise • gardens • islam • muslim
The Garden of the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal has often been called the greatest monument to love. The architecture of the tomb is so beautiful that many visitors don't pay much attention to the garden. taj mahal
We Will Rock You... Faiza Kamal, a young student from Karachi University, rocks this month with her article on Pakistani pop music. pakistani pop • music • rock • bands • pakistan |
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