Mughal
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The doorknob-size piece, inlaid with carnelian, agate and lapis lazuli flowers reminiscent of the Taj, exemplifies how even the smallest functional item would be meticulously crafted and decorated in a consistent style in Mughal workshops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The Mughal Empire, described as the “treasury of the world” and often viewed as synonymous with unsurpassed wealth, luxury and power, has long attracted interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
European artworks brought to the court by diplomats and missionaries further influenced Mughal watercolors, contributing to the emergence of an increased naturalism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The sheer volume of information suggests that, by pre-modern standards, the Mughal state had a remarkably sophisticated grasp of its sprawling empire.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Dabbing at my eyes, I wandered around the office and finally found myself in front of one of the Mughal miniatures.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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