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Much has been written on this important school-learned works of Drs Coomaraswamy, Vogel, V A Smith, V S Agrawala, Febri, Codrington can be cited as a few examples. In spite of these works, much of the quality material from Mathura still remains unpublished. The present work brings to light some such pieces. Meant for popular reading, it makes an inquisitive visitor appreciate the rich and beautiful sculptures exhibited in the galleries of the Mathura museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into seven chapters. The first two chapters provide the historical background of Mathura. Development of Mathura sculpture with its characteristics form the subject-matter of the succeeding three chapters. One full chapter is devoted to explain different scenes and episodes appearing on railing pillars, bas-reliefs and coping stones. 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The account of the lives of the six great Mughal emperors has been enlivened by a lucidly written text which successfully recreates the spirit of the time and place. The greatness of the Mughals has been vividly captured by the sumptuous photographs of D N Dube.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title of this book declares its own purpose. Stories of the unsurpassed grandeur of the court of the Great Mughals had captivated Western imagination ever since the first European travelers arrived in Agra. From the time it was completed in the middle of the seventeenth century, the Taj Mahal epitomized the glory of Hindustan. It is this Agra that the few pages that follow attempt to portray.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNecessarily, the scene is set in a historical framework. This has involved rigorous selectivity. 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A first rate book for anyone planning a trip to study the art of what is probably one of the world's most impressive and influential civilizations.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book anticipates that you might need some help in understanding what you see when you get there.  After descriptions of India's major institutions there is a useful reference list containing the names of figures most likely to be encountered in Indian art.  You already know what you want to see and only need help in where to see it.  At the end of the book there is a chronological list of artistic periods with the names of the museums most likely to be useful in their study.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd what splendors India possesses! 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