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About the Book: The Unforgettable Taj
The evolution of Mughal Architecture which began with the laying of Rambagh, a Persian Charbagh (four square garden) by the first Mughal Emperor Babur in 1526, continued to flourish during the rule of Humayun, Akbar and Jahangir, till reaching its Zenith in the pure and perfect Taj Mahal, the grandiose garden tomb, that still defies an apt description. Yet to people all over the globe, Taj Mahal symbolizes India. Everyone who visits the Taj, takes away his or her impressions and experiences of the mausoleum. Innumerable romantic tales and colorful fantasies have been woven around it. Writers, poets, artists, photographers and avid travelers are drawn towards it time and again. The smooth marble veneer of the Taj is responsive to every change or shift in light so that it acquires a different look at different times of the day and during different seasons. The benign rays of the sun lend a soft purple hue to it at dawn which changes to a dazzling white during the harsh noon, appearing gloriously golden against the backdrop of the setting sun and divinely luminous on a moonlit light. Each season brings forth its own subtle variations.
About the Author: Rupinder Khullar
Rupinder Khullar has been clicking pictures with his prized Nikon ever since he was a teenager. Living amidst the scenic beauty of Uttaranchals capital Dehradun, he inherited this passion from his hobbyist photographer father, whom he often accompanied on his travels in the hills. A leading travel photographer for four decades, Rupinder Khullar has captured Indias art, architecture, cities, religions, people and natural wonders. His arresting and wide ranging body of travel photography has been published in many books and publications. Among them 1001 Images of Taj Mahal- A Great Wonder of the World, Splendours of Rajasthan, Enchanting India, Flowering trees, Shrubs and Climbers of India, Kashmir: A Pageant of Seasons, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, Divine Love-Images of Inner Joy: His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sri Harimandar Sahib have been widely appreciated. He currently resides in New Delhi, with his family.ISBN 9789380625096
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Pages : 154
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