The Magic of Mandu – Suhur-e-Shaadiabad (The Medieval Metropolis of Malwa)
Book Details
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Publisher: Resurrect Books
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Author: Malay Mandal, Dr. Mamoun Sakkal, Ankita Roy
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Language: English
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Edition: 2019
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ISBN: 9788193208540
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Cover: Hardcover (Coffee Table Book)
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Dimensions: 8 x 8 inches
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Weight: 800 g
About the Book
The Magic of Mandu – Suhur-e-Shaadiabad (The Medieval Metropolis of Malwa) is an award-winning coffee table book that revives the lost grandeur of Mandu, a magnificent medieval capital that flourished between 1401–1650 CE. Honoured with the National Tourism Award 2018–19 under the category “Excellence in Publishing – English,” this remarkable publication stands as a tribute to one of the largest fortified capitals the world has ever known.
Once known as Shaadiabad — the City of Joy — Mandu emerged as a vibrant cultural and architectural epicenter in the Indian subcontinent. With its multi-cultural origins and artistic brilliance, it shaped architectural innovations and aesthetic traditions that influenced generations. However, much of its legacy faded into historical obscurity. This book seeks to restore Mandu’s rightful stature by correcting historical narratives and presenting a visually compelling reconstruction of its golden era.
Through specially commissioned artistic visualizations, the authors recreate Mandu as it appeared in its heyday — alive with architectural splendor, urban sophistication, and cultural vibrancy. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malwa plateau in the “Highlands of Central India,” Mandu thrived in a landscape nurtured by criss-crossing rivers and favorable climatic conditions. What once appeared to be a quiet volcanic outcrop evolved into a symbol of refined urban planning and artistic excellence.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully researched, this coffee table edition offers readers a rare opportunity to witness Mandu’s transformation from a forgotten ruin to a celebrated medieval metropolis. It is an essential addition for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, cultural scholars, and collectors of premium heritage publications.
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Book Details
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Publisher: Resurrect Books
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Author: Malay Mandal, Dr. Mamoun Sakkal, Ankita Roy
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Language: English
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Edition: 2019
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ISBN: 9788193208540
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Cover: Hardcover (Coffee Table Book)
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Dimensions: 8 x 8 inches
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Weight: 800 g
About the Book
The Magic of Mandu – Suhur-e-Shaadiabad (The Medieval Metropolis of Malwa) is an award-winning coffee table book that revives the lost grandeur of Mandu, a magnificent medieval capital that flourished between 1401–1650 CE. Honoured with the National Tourism Award 2018–19 under the category “Excellence in Publishing – English,” this remarkable publication stands as a tribute to one of the largest fortified capitals the world has ever known.
Once known as Shaadiabad — the City of Joy — Mandu emerged as a vibrant cultural and architectural epicenter in the Indian subcontinent. With its multi-cultural origins and artistic brilliance, it shaped architectural innovations and aesthetic traditions that influenced generations. However, much of its legacy faded into historical obscurity. This book seeks to restore Mandu’s rightful stature by correcting historical narratives and presenting a visually compelling reconstruction of its golden era.
Through specially commissioned artistic visualizations, the authors recreate Mandu as it appeared in its heyday — alive with architectural splendor, urban sophistication, and cultural vibrancy. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malwa plateau in the “Highlands of Central India,” Mandu thrived in a landscape nurtured by criss-crossing rivers and favorable climatic conditions. What once appeared to be a quiet volcanic outcrop evolved into a symbol of refined urban planning and artistic excellence.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully researched, this coffee table edition offers readers a rare opportunity to witness Mandu’s transformation from a forgotten ruin to a celebrated medieval metropolis. It is an essential addition for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, cultural scholars, and collectors of premium heritage publications.
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Book Details
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Publisher: Resurrect Books
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Author: Malay Mandal, Dr. Mamoun Sakkal, Ankita Roy
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Language: English
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Edition: 2019
-
ISBN: 9788193208540
-
Cover: Hardcover (Coffee Table Book)
-
Dimensions: 8 x 8 inches
-
Weight: 800 g
About the Book
The Magic of Mandu – Suhur-e-Shaadiabad (The Medieval Metropolis of Malwa) is an award-winning coffee table book that revives the lost grandeur of Mandu, a magnificent medieval capital that flourished between 1401–1650 CE. Honoured with the National Tourism Award 2018–19 under the category “Excellence in Publishing – English,” this remarkable publication stands as a tribute to one of the largest fortified capitals the world has ever known.
Once known as Shaadiabad — the City of Joy — Mandu emerged as a vibrant cultural and architectural epicenter in the Indian subcontinent. With its multi-cultural origins and artistic brilliance, it shaped architectural innovations and aesthetic traditions that influenced generations. However, much of its legacy faded into historical obscurity. This book seeks to restore Mandu’s rightful stature by correcting historical narratives and presenting a visually compelling reconstruction of its golden era.
Through specially commissioned artistic visualizations, the authors recreate Mandu as it appeared in its heyday — alive with architectural splendor, urban sophistication, and cultural vibrancy. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malwa plateau in the “Highlands of Central India,” Mandu thrived in a landscape nurtured by criss-crossing rivers and favorable climatic conditions. What once appeared to be a quiet volcanic outcrop evolved into a symbol of refined urban planning and artistic excellence.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully researched, this coffee table edition offers readers a rare opportunity to witness Mandu’s transformation from a forgotten ruin to a celebrated medieval metropolis. It is an essential addition for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, cultural scholars, and collectors of premium heritage publications.
