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Original title	نقش پارسی بر احجار هند
Illustrator	Dr.Mohammad Ajam
Cover artist	Dr.Ajam
Language	Persian -English
Subject	Persian Inscriptions on the Indian Monuments
Published	1956-1958-2013
Publisher	Tehran University . New Delhi, Tehran university
Publication date	1956- 1958 - 2013
Text	[[s:[2]\|]] at Wikisource

Akbar's Tomb inscribed with Persian poems

Persian Inscriptions on Indian Monuments is a book written by Dr.Ali-Asghar Hekmat and published in 1956 and 1958 and 2013. new print has the Persian texts of more than 200 stone inscriptions found on historical places in India, many of which are now listed as national heritage or UNESCO world heritage .

Third edition
Book contents
Palaces, citadels
Mausoleums
Persian inscription in the mosques
Gallery
Related pages
Images for kids

Third edition

After being lost for over 50 years, a third edition of the book has been printed by Dr. Mohammad Ajam with 200 pictures. the book is important for students of Persian language and teachers.

Book contents

In India, Persian inscriptions are usually found on buildings such as mosques , tombs,forts, palaces, gateways, water tanks, wells, gardens and bridges. Certain movable objects such as seals, signets, vases and eating pot. Most pre-Mughal Indian quranic and Persian inscriptions in India date from the last decade of the 12th century AD, when Muhammad Ghori (Guri) conquered Delhi and established his ruling there. However, a small number of inscriptions have been found in Haryana, Gujarat and Kerala which bear earlier dates. the persian language was official language of courts in India for 600 years . .

Calligraphy at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Palaces, citadels

The book explain Persian Inscriptions on many palaces and fort in India including:

Red castle or The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, Shah Jahan's favourite colours, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. It was constructed between May 1639 and April 1648.it was conquered by Nader shah of Persia.
in the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the buildings in this complex there are many persian inscriptions especialy in the hall of Ashoka (former Persika). is the official residence of the President of India in New Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhavan may refer to only the 340-room main building that has the president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms and offices, also called the mansion; it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare (320 acre) Presidential Estate that additionally includes huge presidential gardens (Mughal Gardens), large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. In terms of area, it is the largest residence of any head of state in the world.

Mausoleums

The book describes 47 Mausoleum and tombs in India inscribed with Persian Inscriptions.

Mausoleum of Akbar or Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. This tomb is an important heritage . It was built in 1605–1613 by his son Jahangir and is located in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, in Agra, the best marble stone inscribed with Persian Inscriptions and poem.

Akbar's Tomb of external entrance from the road, built to imitate the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri, the city, Akbar founded

Persian inscription in the mosques

The book had described Persian inscription in the 14 mosques in India including:

The Jama Masjid, Delhi of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three great gates and two 40 metres high minarets constructed with strips of red sandstone and white marble. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25000 people. There are three domes on the terrace which are surrounded by the two minarets. The architectural plan of Badshahi Masjid, built by Shah Jahan's son Aurangzeb at Lahore, is similar to the Jama Masjid, Delhi.

. Shah Jahan also built the Taj Mahal, at Agra and the Red Fort in Old Delhi, which stands opposite the Jama Masjid.it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period.

Jamamasjid

Gallery

some Pictures of the Indian important places which have Persian inscriptions and have been explained in the book: more pictures in flicker[3]

. Hazratbal Shrine kashmir srinagar
Calligraphy.Sikandra
Taj mahal Quran verses in Persian calligraphy Sols style
Taj mahal Quranic verses in Persian calligraphy Sols style
Quranic verses in Persian calligraphy style
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Persian poem on the palace of Agra.
A Persian poem on the palace of Agra .
Babur= Tiger) Letter Naame

Persian Inscriptions on Indian heritage Monuments by Dr. Ajam.

The systematic survey and study of Perso-Arabic epigraphy of the Indian [4]
Archaeological Survey of India [5]
sanskrit& Persian documents India [6]
Free Download and save the old text of the book published in Persian 1958 : [7]
voice book of Persian Inscriptions on Indian Monuments [8]
Iranian Influence On Medieval Indian Architecture. by S.A. Rezvi.

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Nur Jahan: Empress of Mughal India, by Ellison Banks Findly, Oxford University Press US. 2000. ISBN: 0-19-507488-2.excerpts online
Persian Inscriptions on Indian Monuments[[10]]
Why is Persian dying out in India, despite its deep roots?Most Persian manuscripts lie unused and locked in Indian libraries and archives. [11]
Iran and India relations span centuries marked by meaningful interactions, according to renowned Iranian Scholar,Dr. Mohammad Ajam.

Iran India relations span centuries marked by meaningful interactions by Dr. Ajam.

Iranian Influence On Medieval Indian Architecture. by S.A. Rezvi.

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SOME PHOTO OF THE BOOK IN FLIKER [[13]]
Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts in the Library of the India Office

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Images for kids

Persian inscriptions on Indian monuments
Persian inscriptions on Indian monuments
a replica from the Baberi Mosque inscription
Plaque of Jamia Masjid another plaque is the order of the shahjahan in Persian
The tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture
Begum Shahi Mosque is Lahore's earliest dated Mughal period mosque
The Tomb of Jahangir at Lahore does not have a dome as Jahangir forbade construction of a dome over his tomb.
Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is considered to be the most ornately decorated Mughal-era mosque
The central chamber of the Shahi Hammam is decorated with frescoes
Badshahi Masjid, Lahore, Pakistan was the largest mosque in the world for 313 years, and is now the second largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent.
Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka was built in memory of Bibi Pari, the daughter of Shaista Khan who was governor of Bengal.
Qutub Minar, a prominent example of Islamic architecture in India.
Asfi Mosque, Bara Imambara, Lucknow
Two Books by Dr.Ajam
A portrait of Nizami Ganjavi in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Persian inscriptions on Indian monuments
Plaque of Jamia Masjid another plaque is the order of the shahjahan in Persian
The tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti finest examples of Mughal architecture
Begum Shahi Mosque is Lahore's earliest dated Mughal period mosque
The Tomb of Jahangir
Wazir Khan Mosque
An unknown Lodi tomb in Akbar's Tomb complex
Barrel vault
Front Façade
Fatehpur Sikiri Buland Darwaza gate
Circumferential Gallery around the cenotaph
View of South Gate from Interior
Akbar's Tomb.
Tomb of Akbar, Sikandra
Calligraphy
Kanch Mahal, built by Jehangir.
Inside work of Akbar's tomb.
Entrance Arch.
The Tomb of Akbar the Great
Taj Mahal Mosque, Agra
The Quran inscribed on the Taj Mahal with Persian style Calligraphy.
Arjomand Banou
Facade of Taj Mahal Quranic verses with Persian
Agra darvaze Taj Mahal Quranic verses with Persian calligraphy style
Quranic verses in Persian calligraphy style
Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal Quranic verses in Persian calligraphy Sols
Taj gateway building
mihrab, Taj Mahal mosque( say he is the only God)
mihrab, Taj Mahal mosque
Taj mahal Quran verses in Persian calligraphy style
inside Taj mahal Quran verses in Persian calligraphy style
inside Taj mahal Quran verses in Persian calligraphy Sols
The Taj Mahal.
Atashgah-inscription-jackson1911
Ashoka Rock inscriptions (3rd BCE)
Rashtrapati Bhavan Indian presidential palace.
The Jama Masjid Old Delhi.
The ruins of the Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
Asfi Mosque, Imambara, Lucknow
Mumtaz Mahal
Calligraphy of several 18th-century Persian poems.
Sher Mandal in Purana Qila stands on an ancient mound.
Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi, India
Tombs- Quranic verses with Calligraphy Persian Nask style.
Badshahi Mosque front picture
Tomb of Nisar Begum at Khusro Bagh Allahabad
The-Existence.&quot Pakistan;
Grave of Emperor Jahangir II Pakistan Quranic verses with Persian calligraphy Nasq style
Lahori Gate of the Red Fort, Delhi, India.
Jahangir's grave at the Tomb of Jahangir, decorated with parchin kari work.
Tomb of Nithar Begum at Khusro Bagh, Allahabad,
The shahadathe Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
Diwan-i-Khas
The Bara Gumbad and Bara Gumbad Mosque in the Lodhi Gardens.
Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta,Pakistan Persian influence.
One of the Tombs of Ustad-Shagird, Nakodar, India.
Dewan-e-Khas
Shah Jahan Mosque
a replica from the Baberi Mosque inscription
At 72.5m tall, the 13th-century Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret.
The Red Fort and Independence Day.
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki's dargah in Mehrauli, Delhi.
The dargah of Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer.
The Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi.
The Tomb of Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra.
Jali decorative work at the Tomb of Salim Chishti,
Jantar Mantar
The Mausoleum of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq at Tughlaqabad Fort.
Humayun's Tomb was a model for Taj Mahal which was built from the architectural design of Humayun's Tomb.
This mausoleum in the Lodhi Gardens is known as the Shisha Gumbad (glass dome)
Safdarjung's Tomb is a garden tomb within a marble mausoleum.
Persian manuscript Nimatnama-i-Nasiruddin-Shahi explain how the samosas being cooked.

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