A condemned emperor’s view
To say that the Mughals had a bit of family conflict might come as a bit of an understatement. The ascension of several of the emperors typically followed a bloody struggle among brothers, or a son overthrowing a father. The latter was the case between Aurangzeb (the 7th Mughal emperor) and Shah Jahan (the 6th [...]
Sunrise in Agra
Sometimes, you get lucky in life to be able to get something like this out of your camera that requires very little post processing.This is not an HDR image. I still had to wake up bright and early to get the right light to make the shot, but it required very little work in Photoshop [...]
The Pearl Mosque
Somewhat of a misnomer, this…. this is the Moti Mahal which resides in the corner of Agra Fort. The Mughals came from Persia and were of Islamic faith. When they migrated to India, they brought their faith with them. As they became more powerful, they built their fortified cities, and within them, they built their [...]
Khas Mahal
The Khas Mahal in New Delhi’s Red Fort is one of the best examples of the Mughal Architecture. Built by the fourth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, this section of the Red Fort is cast together in white marble. The open plan layout of the living quarters is typical of Mughal architecture, with canals set within [...]
First light at the Taj
The structure needs no introduction. There are times when its best to view the Taj. When bathed in moonlight, it is said to be at its most breathtaking. Sunset brings out the intricacies in its colours and structure. Sunrise in winter is another time at which the Taj is best observed. On a cold morning, [...]
A Monument to Love
It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is the original monument to eternal love and is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Taj Mahal is the finest example [...]
Palace of the winds
The facade of this building still makes one wonder what it must have been like in the peak of its glory. The Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds is one of Jaipur’s most recognisable and well known landmarks. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta [...]
