The Red Fort of Shahjahanabad: An Architectural History
In this intricately researched and exquisitely composed volume, Anisha Shekhar Mukherji ventures into the splendid architectural legacy of Shahjahanabad's Red Fort. Emerging two decades post the initial release, this enhanced edition presents a thorough investigation into the Fort's elaborate structure, historical development, and cultural importance. With an enthralling amalgamation of vintage photographs, detailed maps, architectural schematics, and captivating narratives, Mukherji unveils the enigmatic stories concealed within the Fort's formidable barriers, granting readers a rare glimpse into the experiences of its myriad inhabitants through the ages. As a conservation-focused architect, the author meticulously charts the Fort's original conception and its subsequent alterations while proffering insightful recommendations for its safeguarding. This revised edition stands as an essential trove of knowledge for aficionados of history, scholars of architecture, and professionals dedicated to preservation, guiding them through an enthralling odyssey of one of India's most emblematic landmarks.
- Author: Anisha Shekhar Mukherji
- Publisher: Westland Non-Fiction (22 January 2024); Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-9360455743
- Pages: 392 pages