Tag Archives: Mughal architecture

Threat To Jama Masjid By The Real Estate Developers

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Sadia Dehlvi

Area around the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi is being taken over by commercial interests. Continue reading →

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Shahjahan’s “Moorti” and other absurdities in Agra

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Ayub Khan

An account of the bad state of affairs in Agra and the Taj as observed on a recent visit Continue reading →

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On a High in Jama Masjid

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Mayank Austen Soofi

Pigeons at Jama Masjid fly high. They soar up from the enormous courtyard and settle on the imposing dome. But I went higher. Thanks to the more-than-100-feet-tall southern minaret (closest to Gate No. 1). Beware, the steps are steep and … Continue reading →

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Laal Deewarein

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Sadia Raval

A poem inspired by Mughal Architecture in Delhi and Agra. Also a Photo Feature with 40 photographs of the various monuments are included as a slideshow down in this post Maazi ka madham taraana koi Bhoola bisra zamaana koi Kaheen … Continue reading →

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Humayun’s Tomb

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mirza Faisal

During a recent visit to Delhi I managed to find some time to visit Humayun’s Tomb. I had heard about the renovation work that had happened there and though during my earlier visits to Delhi I had visited most of … Continue reading →

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