CHRISTOPHER TADGELL

The History of Architecture in India A monograph drawing together all the strands of India's architectural history.Christopher Tadgell The first monograph to draw together all the strands of India's architectural history Organized chronologically, spanning the Vedic and indigenous traditions of early India, through Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and secular architecture, and the eclecticism of the British Raj Contains historical and cultural background information on the role of invasions and migrations, dynasties, religion, symbolism and myth in the development of characteristic forms Includes over 500 photographs, engravings, maps, plans and elevations, all closely integrated with the text This is the first ever modern monograph to draw together all the strands of India's architectural history - from the Vedic and native traditions of early India, through Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and secular architecture, to the eclecticism of the British Raj. The History of Architecture in India provides the essential background information on invasions and migrations, dynasties, religion, symbolism and myth in the development of characteristic forms. Hundreds of photographs, engravings, maps, plans and elevations are closely integrated with rigorous but accessible text, resulting in a tome essential for scholars and anyone interested in one of the world's richest architectural traditions.