Paintings of Razmnama: In the Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata: The Book of War
Author: Asok Kumar Das, Ayesha Kagal
ISBN: 978-1890206789
Price: Rs. 1900.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Razmnama, The Book of War is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use. Of the three copies made, the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete and has 81 miniatures, and text that bears the name of the scribe and the date of completion-1605. The paintings combine the finest elements of the Mughal court style with the narrative style of storytelling. The painters chose some of the most popular stories of the Mahabharata and incorporated the different stages of narrative details within the frame of a single image. The 1605 Razmnama is a key document for the study of Mughal painting at the beginning of the seventeenth century.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 208 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1890206789.
About the Author
Asok Kumar Das is currently Visiting Professor at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1890206789
- Publisher
- Grantha Corporation
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Razmnama, The Book of War is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use. Of the three copies made, the three-volume...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its rare access to one of the most important illustrated manuscripts of Mughal India. As a premium art reference, it brings you face to face with the complete 1605 Razmnama, showcasing 81 exquisite miniatures that blend royal Mughal aesthetics with vivid Mahabharata storytelling. Whether you study art history or simply admire masterful painting, this book lets you experience how epic narrative, imperial vision, and artistic innovation come together on every page.
- Published by Grantha Corporation.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 208.
Catalog Description
Razmnama, The Book of War is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use. Of the three copies made, the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete and has 81 miniatures, and text that bears the name of the scribe and the date of completion-1605. The paintings combine the finest elements of the Mughal court style with the narrative style of storytelling. The painters chose some of the most popular stories of the Mahabharata and incorporated the...
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