Masterpiece Story: Plate with Arabic Inscription
Plate with Arabic Inscription is a masterpiece of 10th-century Islamic art. It combines minimalism, abstraction, and morality into a beautiful and...
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Late Mughal Atelier: An Art Historical Journey Through Two Masterpieces by Fayzullah
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Jali in Mughal Architecture, the Most Delicate Stone Curtains
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The Decline of Mughal Arts Under Aurangzeb
Muḥī al-Dīn Muḥammad was the sixth man to ascend to the Mughal throne and the last of the strong Mughal rulers. He was a notable expansionist...
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