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Mughal Artwork. typical Islamic artwork from the Mughal period. from the beautifully decorated mosque of Wazir Khan in Lahore, Pakistan. built in 1634 during the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan a period acknowledged as the golden age of Mughal architecture in the subcontinent.
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Mughal Artwork • typical Islamic artwork from the Mughal period. • from the beautifully decorated mosque of Wazir Khan in Lahore, Pakistan. • built in 1634 during the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan • a period acknowledged as the golden age of Mughal architecture in the subcontinent. • It was during this period Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz.
Akbar’s Tomb • A panel painted on the pillar at the entrance to the tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar in rich gilt and bright colors
The Masjid-i Shah, Isfahan (1612-37) • Tile mosaic & glazed-tile decoration is here brought to a peak of perfection both in the iwans & in the great dome.