Fatehpur-Sikri: A Sourcebook

Citation	Brand, Michael, and Glenn D. Lowry, eds. 1985. Fatehpur Sikri: A Sourcebook. Cambridge, MA: The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Author/Editor	Michael Brand and Glenn D. Lowry, eds.
Publication Date	1985
Copyright	Michael Brand and Glenn D. Lowry
Language	English
Document Type	Book
Countries	India
Building Types	palatial, urban settlement
File Type and Size	application/pdf/329.95 KB
Description	"Fatehpur Sikri: A Sourcebook" is a chronological listing of events in the founding of the palatial city and detailed descriptions of the city's structures, compiled from accounts in historical texts and literature. It is divided into elevent chapters, beginning with events in Sikri before the birth of Prince Salim in 977/1569 and concluding with events subsequent to Akbar's departure from Fatehpur-Sikri in 993/1585. Chapter XI is a listing of inscriptions from the city. This file contains the book cover, the title page (including author, publication and copyright information) and the acknowledgements. The individual articles are listed below.
Chapters	Guide to Using the Sourcebook Table of Contents Introduction [Fatehpur Sikri: A Sourcebook] Chapter I: Events Prior to 977/1569 in Sikri Chapter II: The Birth of Prince Salim in 977/1569 and the Founding of Fatehpur-Sikri Chapter III: General Descriptions of Fatehpur-Sikri Chapter IV: Mosques and Sanctuaries Chapter V: Imperial and Civic Structures Chapter VI: General Descriptions of the Palaces Chapter VII: Structures Without a Persian Reference Chapter VIII: The Environs of Fatehpur-Sikri Chapter IX: Akbar's Departure from Fatehpur-Sikri in 993/1585 Chapter X: Events After 993/1585 in Fatehpur-Sikri Inscriptions Appendices Glossary Plans Bibliography List of Abbreviations Used for Persian Texts
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