Fatehpur Sikri La Citta' Del Sole E Delle Acque
By
Attilio Petruccioli
Contributor
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Periodical
0
Serial
3116
Publisher
Carucci Editore
Description
194
ISBN / ISSN No.
8885027768
Summay
[Summary Plus Entry] Written by the legendary historian and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. S.A.A. Rizvi, this volume is an official, highly authoritative guidebook published under the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) World Heritage Series. The book offers a precise architectural and historical walkthrough of Emperor Akbar's 16th-century imperial capital city. Rizvi expertly details the structural complex, analyzing the syncretic blend of Persian, Central Asian, and indigenous Hindu-Rajput design elements. The text covers iconic structures inside the citadel, providing deep architectural breakdowns of the massive Buland Darwaza, the marble Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, the grand Jama Masjid, and the private residential pavilions like the Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas.
Keyword
Fatehpur Sikri, SAA Rizvi, Archaeological Survey of India, ASI World Heritage Series, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Salim Chishti Tomb, Akbar Palace
Accession No.
3116
Current Location
Neeti Bagh
Status
Available
Category
Architecture-India
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