Medieval Temples of the Dakhan
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ISBN : 8170202787
Author : Cousens, H.
Pages : 400 pp
Year of Publishing : 1985
Binding : Hardback
Publisher : Cosmo Publications
This book is a comprehensive encyclopaedia of Hindu Temples of the Dakhan built in the famous Northern and Indo-Aryan style, and which forms the finest examples of the Medieval Indian Architecture. This particular form of Architecture was practiced under the auspices of the various dynasties that ruled that part of country and contributed much to the development of Architecture in the medieval period.
The Temples built by the Rashtrakutas, Yadavas and Chalukyas in the vast regions of Dakhan between the fourth and fourteenth century A.D. are now in the form of structural architectural remains. The work is a study of these temples remains treating in minute details, the style and Ornamentation, the layout planning and structural formation in architecture during the period.
The book is illustrated with more than 100 photographs, Maps, and diagrams etc. outlining the beautiful futures of these temples.
The book shall prove a great source of knowledge and be equally useful to the students and teachers of Indian Architecture. The publishers feel proud in releasing this much awaited book.