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Shadowed Splendor: Resurrecting Mughal Women’s Monuments

Author(s) Dr. Daljit Kaur Kaur, Rekha Kumari, Mahi Verma
Country India
Abstract Indian architectural heritage reflects a dynamic past, and among its most striking contributions are the structures influenced or commissioned by Mughal women—figures who navigated patriarchal boundaries to leave enduring marks on Delhi’s built landscape. Iconic sites such as Khair-ul-Manazil, Humayun’s Tomb, and Zeenat Mahal Haveli not only embody architectural brilliance but also narrate the often-overlooked stories of female patronage. However, the current state of these monuments is one of increasing fragility. A combination of environmental threats such as air pollution and climate change, along with human-induced issues including neglect, urban encroachment, and inadequate preservation policies, has placed these structures under serious threat. This paper emphasizes the urgent need for focused conservation efforts, not merely as a means of protecting historic buildings, but as a necessary act of cultural remembrance. The degradation of these sites equates to the gradual erasure of the significant contributions Mughal women made to Delhi’s urban and cultural history. Conservation is thus not only a technical challenge but a moral imperative—to preserve the legacy of women whose architectural patronage helped shape the city. By addressing current threats and proposing sustainable preservation strategies, this study calls for re-centering women in historical narratives through the restoration and protection of the monuments they inspired or commissioned. Heritage conservation must evolve to recognize and include gendered contributions to history, ensuring that these spaces continue to educate and inspire future generations.
Keywords mughal architecture, female patronage, historical memory, cultural erosion, and architectural conservation.
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.49638
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9c4
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