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Creative Sparks: How the Mughal Empire Made Opulent Art with Power

Portrait of Shah Jahan holding an emerald by Muhammad ‘Abed, borders by Harif, c. 1628. Opaque watercolour and gold on paper. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Just how wealthy and powerful the Mughal emperors were is demonstrated in a new exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, which can afford to offer the best known physical remnant of the empire, the Taj Mahal, only passing mention among a galaxy of remarkable paintings, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets and spectacular objects made from precious stones and metals, some of which have rarely been displayed before. The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence is supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation.

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