The Book Studies The Architecture And Iconography Of Some 36 Islamic Tombs Belonging To The Period Ad 1230 To 1754. Abounding In Line Drawings, It Makes Examines The Monuments Size, Plan And Elevation, The Techniques Of Their Construction, Masonry And Artisanship, And The Relevance Of Each Monument In The Overall Scheme Of Indo-Islamic Architectural Development.

With a recorded history that goes back 5,000 years, India's architectural heritage includes an impressive array of monuments, ranging from centuries-old temples, tombs and forts to exquisite palaces and public halls. Explore eleven of these architectural gems through over 600 extraordinary photographs and detailed information on their history, cultural significance and key architectural features. You'll discover a wide range of monuments, spanning both the centuries and country - from the ancient caves of Ajanta to the Mughal Taj Mahal in Agra. Includes bird's-eye-view illustrations of their layouts with key sights numbered and visitor paths marked. Plus find maps pinpointing geographical positions within India and practical tips on how to best explore each monument.

This book is a systematic overview of the temple architecturebuilt in eastern India between the ninth and sixteenth centuries.Spanning eight hundred years, it defines the tradition of TempleArchitecture of eastern India and examines the traits of continuityand of disruption in the tradition.In the absence of many extant examples of temples in the regionduring this whole period, the study uses the architectural fragmentsand votive shrines housed in various archives and museumsof the world. The study locates and identifies more than fortytemples of the period up to 1500 CE, and goes on to documentand analyse them in order to develop an understanding of a regionaltype of nagara temple. The study identified the presence ofall three modes called latina, phamsana and valabhi of the northIndian nagara tradition of temple architecture.Another significant feature of the study is the analysis of there-use of earlier Hindu-Buddhist architectural fragments in laterIslamic structures in order to develop an understanding of theearlier architecture and to show how the re-use of such fragmentsinfluenced the architecture of the Sultanate period in a major way,forming the basis of an architectural vocabulary.In the concluding part, the origin and development of the Mughalperiod temples characterized by the chala, bangla and ratna typesis explained, while emphasizing the continuities and elements ofdisruptions that had taken place since the beginning of the ninthcentury.The foreword of the book is written by Dr. George Michell whohave earlier edited two best known books on the architecture ofthe region: Brick Temples of Bengal (From the Archives of DavidMcCutchion) PUP, Princeton, New Jersey, 1983 and IslamicHeritage of Bengal UNESCO publications, Paris, 1984.

This Volume Presents The Detailed Diagrams Of Plans Of Over 380 Of Temples, Tombs, Palaces And Pavilions Found In The Indian Subcontinent And The Indianised States Of Java, The Khmer, Pagan, Thailand, Vietnam And Malaysia. The Book Also Containing Brief Notes Of Each Plan Will Be Useful For Scholars And Students Of Buddhist, Hindu And Islamic Architecture With Particular Reference To South Asian And South-East Asian Regions.

This Book Provides An Insight Into The Rich Architectural Heritage Of India. The Book Provides Excellent Reference Material With Easy Text And Captivating Illustrations For The Young And The Old Alike.