Ebba Koch

About the Author

Ebba Koch is a distinguished art historian and scholar of Mughal architecture and culture, renowned for her meticulous research into the artistic legacies of the Islamic world. With a career spanning decades, she has illuminated the splendor of the Mughal Empire through her expertise in iconography, urban planning, and manuscript illumination. Her groundbreaking studies have reshaped understandings of imperial patronage and artistic innovation in South Asia, drawing on primary sources from royal collections. Koch's work bridges history and aesthetics, offering profound insights into the cultural dynamics of the 16th to 18th centuries. As an author and curator, she continues to inspire scholars and enthusiasts alike with her rigorous yet accessible approach to the opulent world of Mughal art.