Introduction to Indian ArchitecturePeriplus Editions (HK) Limited, 2004 - 144 ˹éÒ Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are beautifully presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a fascinating tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions, Hindu, Jain, Mughal, regional, colonial and post-independence architectural styles. Themes such as water architecture and the architecture of science also figure prominently, giving many westerners their first glimpse of these styles. The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history. |
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... stands there today is Islamic . The sacred center , on the other hand , retains several temples of the earlier period that are an integral part of sacred Hindu architecture . The dynasty reached the climax of its glory under the ruler ...
... stands there today is Islamic . The sacred center , on the other hand , retains several temples of the earlier period that are an integral part of sacred Hindu architecture . The dynasty reached the climax of its glory under the ruler ...
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... stands on the same plinth as the Kanda- riya Mahadev Temple . They are built of fine - grained buff , pink and pale ... stand , as testimony to the exquisite architecture of the Nagara style of central India . Built between AD 1025 and ...
... stands on the same plinth as the Kanda- riya Mahadev Temple . They are built of fine - grained buff , pink and pale ... stand , as testimony to the exquisite architecture of the Nagara style of central India . Built between AD 1025 and ...
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... stands the mosque . Five freestanding ogee arches , with the central one defining the qibla being higher than the others , were erected to form a screen for the trabeated prayer hall . The Hindu workmen who constructed this screen used ...
... stands the mosque . Five freestanding ogee arches , with the central one defining the qibla being higher than the others , were erected to form a screen for the trabeated prayer hall . The Hindu workmen who constructed this screen used ...
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