Great monuments of India
By: Gupta, Narayani.
Publisher: London Dorling Kindersly 2009Description: 264 Pages | Binding- Hard Bound |.ISBN: 9780756659073.Subject(s): HINDU ARCHITECTURE; BHUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE; MOGHAL ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURE BY REGION (AR-REG)DDC classification: 720.954 Summary: A sumptuous portrait of India's greatest monuments 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.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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720.954 ADV India: Unbuilt architecture | 720.954 ALB Architecture in India | 720.954 ARC Early views of India | 720.954 BAN Great monuments of India | 720.954 BAT Design development of Indian architecture | 720.954 BHA Master planning Indian cities | 720.954 BRO Indian architecture Islamic period |
A sumptuous portrait of India's greatest monuments 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.
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