Ghazal, the immortal Begum Akhtar, nestled in a narrow galli flanked by countless lower-middle-class apartment blocks in Pasand Bagh of old Lucknow on a cold February morning, this I was reminded ...

Unlike the imposing red sandstone structures of the Mughals, this mausoleum is delicate, wrapped in white marble with intricate pietra dura (marble inlay) work that would later inspire the Taj Mahal.

“Maybe they thought paint would not be lasting and that is why they introduced this inlay work, which is known as pietra dura in Italian and parchin kari in the Persian language. They used ...

The walls are adorned with exquisite pietra dura (marble inlay) work, featuring floral motifs and intricate geometric ...

Michaan’s Auctions Winter Fine Auction, held on Thursday, December 14th realized a strong sell-through rate as Michaan’s Auctions orchestrated another successful sale for its cosigners.

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