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Medieval and Mughal Archaeology
Studies of Sultanate and Mughal monuments including tombs, mosques, forts, gardens, and waterworks, with emphasis on architecture, conservation, and historical context.
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The journal publishes extensive research on Sultanate and Mughal period architecture and archaeology, covering tombs, mosques, forts, gardens, and waterworks across North India.
Tombs
- Tomb of Salabat Khan, Agra (VOL-1-03): M.K. Pundhir’s detailed description of this Mughal tomb.
- Tomb of Sadiq Khan, Agra (VOL-2-01): Manu Jayas’ study in art historical perspective.
- Sher Shah Tomb, Sasaram (VOL-3-03): Described as the greatest tomb of the sixteenth century, by Mazharul Haque et al.
- Tomb of Shahpeer, Meerut (VOL-3-02): Built by Nurjahan in 1628 CE.
- Tomb of Sultan Parvez, Agra (VOL-4-03): Study in medieval archaeology by M.K. Pundhir.
- Tomb of Mir Jumla (VOL-6-01): M.K. Pundhir’s study.
- Tomb of Firoz Khan, Agra (VOL-8-03): Study in medieval archaeology.
- Tomb of Diwanji Begum, Agra (VOL-5-02): Archaeological study by M.K. Pundhir.
Mosques
- Mosque in Ranthambhor Fort (VOL-1-01): Lodi period structure by M.K. Pundhir.
- Jama Masjid, Agra (VOL-3-04): Detailed description of architecture built with red sandstone from Tantpur and white marble from Makrana.
- Jama Masjid, Badaun (VOL-3-02): Built by Shamsuddin Iltutmish in 1223 CE, an early Sultanate architecture example.
- Fatehpuri Begum Mosque, Agra (VOL-8-02): Unique among other mosques.
- Mosque Architecture Development in Medieval Gujarat (VOL-7-02): Asif Ali and Mohammad Saquib.
Palaces and Forts
- Lal Mahal, Bari, Rajasthan (VOL-1-02): Shahjahan’s hunting lodge at Dhaulpur.
- Jaigarh Fort Waterworks (VOL-4-01): Vinod Kumar Singh’s archaeological study of hydraulic technology.
- Kalinjar Fort (VOL-7-03): Ram Janki Temple and antiquities found around the shrine.
- Pinjore Mughal Garden (VOL-7-02): The last Mughal garden and its waterworks.
Mughal Architecture
- Chini ka Rauza, Agra (VOL-2-01): M.K. Pundhir’s study of Mughal architecture, space organization, and building technology — the best example of tile decoration in India.
- Mughal Gardens in India (VOL-1-04): Asif Ali’s study on whether they were symbolic or climate-responsive.
- Mughal Bridge, Saharanpur (VOL-1-01): S. Husam Haider’s study, including technical reasons for bridge failure — heavy piers reduced waterway, causing river migration.
- Mughal Highway across Lower Doab (VOL-2-02): S. Husam Haider on a bridge, baoli, and tank.
- Mughal Monuments at Ajmer (VOL-4-04): M.K. Pundhir’s medieval archaeology study.
- Ghaziuddin Complex (VOL-3-01): Prime example of Aurangzeb’s reign Mughal architecture.
- Sikandra Ruined Structure, Agra (VOL-2-03): Archaeological study by M.K. Pundhir.
- Calligraphic Art in Mughal Tomb Architecture (VOL-8-04): Evaluation by Mohammad Amir Khan et al.
Sultanate and Later
- Bundela Origins (VOL-3-02): D.P. Dubey’s note on the origins of the Bundelas reconstructed from epigraphs.
- Structures built by Nawabs of Banda (VOL-6-01): Sheikh Saud uz Zaman and Sayed Ahmad Maghrabi.
- Medieval Monuments at Ajmer (VOL-1-04): M.K. Pundhir’s archaeological study.
- English East India Company’s 17th Century Malabar Factories (VOL-3-03): Paul M Mason’s historical archaeology approach.
