Monuments: A Vision of Harmony

by A.P. Singh

The present books dealing with the monuments a comprehensive and cogent narration of the history and development, defensive architecture planning execution etc. The book is divided into several chapters dealing with the geography and topography of the region viz; North and Central India, East and West India, historical background, a brief history of art and architecture of monuments in India in general and centre.

Table of Contents:

• Geographical expanse
  • Ancient routes
• The Monuments
  • Secular architecture forts and palaces
  • Cultural centers of India
• Historical background and architectural features of the monuments
  • Protohistoric remains
  • Historic remains
  • Development of style of temples
  • Site of early Chalukyan Temple (C 500-750 A.D.)
  • The Pratihara Temple of Central India
  • Temples of Western India
• Art and architectural disposition of Medieval monuments of Central India
  • Ajanta Caves
  • Art and architecture of Candella Period
  • Shikhar type of temples are a like Kailash Mountain
  • Temple of Dwaraka
  • Southern region
  • Features of Southern Temples
  • Islamic monuments of India
  • Mughal Region
  • Secular monuments
• Epilogue.