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Architectural History and Theory Art History Asian Cultural Studies Asian HistoryMs Shaha Parpia
School of Architecture and Built Environment
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Project Title: Mughal Hunting Grounds: Socio-Political Aspects of the Shikargah and the Culture of the Hunt
The Mughal hunting ground was conceptualized to accommodate a variety of functions. Besides being a public arena for the emperor to publicly enact the hunt, it was a stage for imperial ceremonials, a site for encampment, and a venue for military training and armed intervention. Transformations to the natural environment of the shikargah (hunting ground) also linked the space to ‘garden’ and agricultural spaces. Scientific activities were also motivated by the hunt which had far-reaching ramifications. The hunt was also instrumental in playing a key role in the Mughals’ spiritual outlook. Shaha’s research aims to offer new perspectives on Mughal landscapes and the culture of the hunt.
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Oriental and African Studies, London | United Kingdom | Masters |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2018 | Parpia, S. (2018). Hunting ground, agricultural land and the forest: sustainable interdependency in Mughal India 1526-1707. Landscape History, 39(2), 23-42. |
| 2018 | Parpia, S. (2018). Reordering Nature: Power Politics in the Mughal Shikargah. International Journal of Islamic Architecture, 7(1). |
| 2016 | Parpia, S. (2016). Mughal Hunting Grounds: Landscape Manipulation and "Garden" Association. Garden History, Journal of the Gardens Trust, 44(2). |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2019 | Parpia, S. (2019). The Imperial Mughal Hunt: A Pursuit of Knowledge. In S. Akkach (Ed.), 'Ilm: Science, Religion and Art in Islam (pp. 39-58). Adelaide, South Australia: University of Adelaide Press. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Parpia, S. (2016). The Mughal Shikar: A Pursuit of Knowledge. In 'Ilm: Science, Religion and Art in Islam. CAMEA 5th International Conference, Adelaide. |
| 2015 | Parpia, S. (2015). Symbiotic Spaces: Garden, Agriculture and Hunting in the Mughal Tradition. In From Garden to Table: New Perspectives in Garden History. Australian Garden History Society Symposium, Adelaide. |
| 2014 | Parpia, S. (2014). Mughal Hunting Parks: Landscapes and Politics. In Aspects of Islamic Gardens: Multi-meanings of Paradise. Kavala, Greece. |
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