A visual and intellectual treat awaits the reader of this book, ranging from monumental architecture, sumptuous textiles, a flood of the finest miniature
paintings down to exquisitely crafted objects of jade – all marked by a common aesthetic coherence that is the hallmark of Mughal style.
Analyzing the influences that constitute this style – the Central Asian inheritance, the artistic practices of Persia, and the incalculably rich indigenous tradition – the book also examines the various materials and techniques through which the Mughals gave expression to their artistic impulses.
Representing a period of almost three centuries, these works have retained their unparalleled beauty and sophistication.

George Michellis an architectural historian specializing in ancient Indian architecture. He has directed courses on Asian architecture at the Architectural Association, London. Among his many publications are Palaces of Rajasthan, Elephanta and Hampi.