{"product_id":"islamic-heritage-of-goa-tinusha-pereira-9781764176415","title":"Islamic Heritage of Goa: The History You Weren't Told, Adil Shahi Mosques of Goa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSituated along the western Konkan coast of India, Goa has a tropical monsoon climate and is renowned both for its beaches and layered architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoriography and school texts have typically foregrounded the Portuguese colonial period and the Maratha presence in Goa, a focus that has shaped modern Goan identity. Monuments in Old Goa such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Sé Cathedral are widely celebrated, as are major Hindu temples such as Shree Mangueshi and Shree Nageshi in Ponda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy contrast, the Islamic-period sites in Goa have received comparatively limited scholarly and public attention. Where do the mosques, dargahs and other Islamic structures fit within Goa's architectural landscape?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated architectural study addresses that gap by documenting surviving mosques from the Adil Shah period, analysing their design and construction and placing them within a more inclusive account of Goan heritage and its multiple influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitect and researcher Tinusha Pereira explores the distinctive blend of Persian, Deccan and Goan influences reflected in these surviving structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous measured drawings, fieldwork and historical analysis, the book sheds light on their architectural development and cultural importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the role of religious tolerance and cross-cultural exchange, this work reveals a unique architectural legacy in need of greater recognition and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tinusha Pereira\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764176413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764176415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neeuq\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Tinusha Pereira","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520085864703,"sku":"9781764176415","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_56eb4674-3abe-44a6-a03f-612385875c3c.jpg?v=1778740656","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/islamic-heritage-of-goa-tinusha-pereira-9781764176415","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}