Medieval Monuments in India : A Historical and Architectural Study in Haryana (1206 A.D. - 1707 A.D.)

Beschreibung

Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Historical background 3 Mosques 4 Tombs 5 Sarais Kos-minars and bridges 6 Forts gates baradaris and gardens 7 Baolis tanks and wells 8 Conclusion Glossary Bibliography IndexThe present work is a documentation and history of every aspect of the monumental interest in Haryana beginning from 1206 AD to 1707 AD It showcases some 129 important monuments spread across the modern Haryana It emphasizes the importance of particular tombs mosques sarias havelis forts gates baradaris baolis tanks wells kosminars bridges gardens etc It mentions the location structural plan various elements of the structure and events associated with it Most of these monuments are very important for our national importance and few of them are very dilapidated condition Such an exhaustive study was not undertaken before nor is likely to be in futureThe importance of medieval monuments lies not only in its being an earliest account synthesizing the available information but also as a benchmark for the changes in the building and their landscape The work is therefore of outstanding value not withstanding the change in perception due to new material and research The work is aimed at an attempt to focus light on the panoramic view of the architectural investigation in Haryana in the past and also by the author in recent years for better understanding of the architectural heritage lying hidden and gradually being exposed at the threshold of the orientProfusely illustrated with maps drawing and photographs The book embodies the latest researches on the subject and will fascinate not only the tourists scholars and serious students but also the lay readers jacket 246 pp.

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Bibliografische Details

Titel

Medieval Monuments in India : A Historical and Architectural Study in Haryana (1206 A.D. - 1707 A.D.)

Verlag

Agam Kala Prakashan

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

Einband

Hardcover

Illustrator

8 maps, 27 figs, 219 plates

Zustand des Schutzumschlags

Schutzumschlag