Author: Baig Amita , Mehrotra Rahul
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Om Books International
Year: 2017
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-93-83202-02-7
Source: Purchased
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Taj Mahal
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1361
Contents: Prologue: Engaging with the Taj Mahal Introduction: Multiple Narratives Chap 1: Building the Riverfront City Chap 2: ReImaging the Taj Mahal: The Emperor’s View Chap 3: Crafting the Taj Chap 4: Changing Urban Landscapes Epilogue: The Future of the Taj Mahal Endnotes Picture Credits Bibliography Glossary Index
Abstract: *Taj Mahal: Multiple Narratives* explores the iconic monument through diverse perspectives, blending history, architecture, and cultural evolution. The book begins by engaging with the Taj Mahal as a cultural symbol, before examining its architectural context in Agra and Emperor Shah Jahan’s motivations. It highlights the craftsmanship behind its creation and explores the changing urban landscape around it. The Epilogue considers modern challenges like tourism and preservation. Offering a multi-layered analysis, the book invites readers to appreciate the Taj Mahal not only as a historical relic but as a dynamic, evolving symbol whose significance continues to grow.