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the mughal empire: in the service of great elegance

…In defence of the Moguls, it should be said that this oppressive and alien regime transformed India, for more than a century, into the wealthiest and most powerful monarchy on the face of the earth., and incidentally, laid the foundation … Continue reading

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rolling out paradise

Portable paradise carpets. Carrying around divine inspiration for a utopian empire on earth.After a tough day battling the Infidel, they could roll out, in the tranquility of their tent, the garden of Fidelity.  The Persians so loved their flowery gardens … Continue reading

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