Jewelled arts of Mughal empire

Exhibition of jewelled arts of Mughal empire makes Asian premiere in S'pore

Emperor Shah Jahan, the Indian ruler who built the Taj Mahal, was from the Mughal empire - said to be one of the wealthiest and most powerful dynasties in history.

And now you can get a glimpse of life in the Mughal court, through a glittering exhibition making its Asian premiere in Singapore.

"Treasury of the World: Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals" was officially launched by President S R Nathan on Thursday evening.

The exhibition features a dazzling array of more than 400 exquisite jewelled works of the Mughal empire, including a turban ornament set with emeralds and diamonds.

The collection belongs to the son and daughter-in-law of the Amir of Kuwait - who have one of the greatest array of Islamic art.

The exhibition is open to the public till June 27.

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-