Mighty Maharajas: Forts & Palaces of India

Baig explores the architectural grandeur of India’s royal heritage, focusing on the forts and palaces of the Maharajas. Through detailed photographs and historical commentary, the book captures the opulence, defensive ingenuity, and aesthetic sensibilities of these structures. It examines the political and cultural contexts of their construction, revealing how architecture conveyed power, identity, and artistic vision. From the desert forts of Rajasthan to the palatial cities of southern India, this volume presents an authoritative guide to India’s monumental heritage, blending scholarship with visual storytelling to bring the grandeur of the subcontinent’s royal architecture to life.