Mughals and Rajputs; Courts and Palaces of India

Mughals and Rajputs; Courts and Palaces of India with Arts Society accredited lecturer Sue Rollin

A look at the art, architecture and magnificent royal courts of the Mughal emperors of India, whose creative building culminated in that most sublime of monuments, the Taj Mahal, constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen. The Rajput rajas and maharajas, subject first to the Mughals and then the British, were well rewarded for their loyalty and service. They built majestic fort-palaces in their state capitals where they held glittering courts and sponsored artists and craftsmen who created distinctive styles of art.

In venue (Winchester) and online via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Spring Study Course Ancient Worlds; New Horizons. Also booking:

Monday 16th March 2026 - Splendours of Ancient Mexico and Peru with Chloe Sayer
Monday 13th April 2026 Sicily: Cultural Crossroads with Richard Whincop

How to book this event:

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Price: Individual days are available at £35 per day in venue, to include coffee/tea, light lunch with wine or soft drinks; they are £15 per session for online attendees.

Bundles of all 5 days are available as follows:

£165 per person for the whole course of 5 days in-venue in Winchester (saving £10 overall)

£70 per household for the whole course of 5 days online via Zoom (saving £5 overall)

For more information go to: https://theartssocietyhantsiowarea.org.uk/Special/Special.aspx

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/theartssocietyhampshireandisleofwightarea

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Contact the organiser if required at: hampshireisleofwightarea@theartssociety.org

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Ms Sue Rollin

Works as a tour guide and lecturer in India and the Middle East, and as a freelance interpreter for the European Union, United Nations and other international organisations. Formerly staff interpreter at the European Commission, Brussels, and tutor and lecturer in Assyriology and Ancient History at the Universities of London and Cambridge. Has worked as an archaeologist. Publications: Blue Guide: Jordan and Istanbul: A Traveller's Guide.

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