Uncover the fascinating history of early modern automata, intricate clockwork marvels that bridged cultures and empires. Explore the 16th and 17th-century world of German automata, crafted in Augsburg, and their profound religious, social, and political significance. This book reveals how these mechanical wonders, from religious figures to animals, served as diplomatic gifts and symbols of power across the Holy Roman, Ottoman, and Mughal Empires. Essential for students and enthusiasts of European history, art history, and global cultural exchange, particularly those interested in the era’s connections with the Mughal world.