Monuments of Delhi: Lasting Splendour of the Great Mughals and Others; 4 Volumes (in 3 bindings)
Hasan, Maulvi Zafar (Comp.)
Price :
US$ 209.95
Set
PRODUCT DETAILS
Book ID : 7214
ISBN-10 : 81-7305-114-3 / 8173051143
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7305-114-2 / 9788173051142
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2008
Edition : (Reprint)
Langauage : English
Edited by J.A. Page, et.al.; Introduction by R.C. Agrawal; xxiii, 202p.+xiii, 308p.+xiii, 210p.+vi, 75p., Col. & B/W Plts., 29 cm. (First pub. in 1916)
Vol.1: Shahjahanabad;
Vol.2: Delhi Zail;
Vol.3: Mahrauli Zail;
Vol.4: Badarpur Zail - Shahdara Zail;
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Delhi has a long history going back to protohistoric period. The location of the city attacted Indian rulers of all kinds from ancient times because of its strategic and commercial value. The city of Delhi has thus seen the rise and fall of many events has many a tales to tell in the shape of monuments. The present work is an encyclopaedic survey of monuments of this grand and historical city of Delhi. It is hoped that this book will encourage art lovers and historians throughout the world to come to Delhi and help them to appreciate and conserve these priceless treasures for posterity.
