History is a vast subject and is often dreaded by both students and adults alike. The aim of this project is to generate a healthy curiosity towards Indian History and make learning a richer and memorable experience. The project began as an exercise in creating visual aids to facilitate understanding for middle schoolchildren. However, after assessing the subject I realised that my own understanding of history was inadequate and thus began the process of re-learning. In addition to exploring the various reading materials and media resources available on Mughal History, I also undertook various activities which made my own learning experience enjoyable and fun.

'The Mughal History Project' - story kit is the outcome of this effort. The resulting story kit is a bundle of my own experiences that aims to make history less intimidating for casual readers through the medium of storytelling and activity. It explores the A to Z of Mughal Social Life, right from the Atelier to the Zenana; sharing nuggets of information on the larger-than-life personalities of the Emperor and his wives, their grand and opulent lifestyles, the court politics and not to forget the indelible mark they left on Indian art & architecture, which is reflected in the Miniature Painting style approach of the design. The following report describes my approach towards re-learning and understanding Mughal History; and arriving at a design solution that captures my own experiences and presents it with the best of my abilities as a visual communicator in a meaningful way to the same.

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