Willis, Michael; Maroo, Pukhraj & Misra, Om Prakash
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Book ID : 26091
ISBN-10 : 93-80574-01-0 / 9380574010
ISBN-13 : 978-93-80574-01-1 / 9789380574011
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2010
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xiii, 260p., Maps, 29 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Chambal region comprising the districts of Sheopur Morena, and Bhind of Madhya Pradesh has rich traditions of art and architecture. The region was ruled by the Gupta and later Guptas followed by the Gurjara-Pratiharas and Kachchhapaghatas in early medieval period who were great patrons of art and architecture. They built temples and issued inscriptions to their credit which have been valuable source for reconstructing the history of the region. The temples at Naresar, Batesar, Sihonia, Dobkund, Padhaoli, Mitaoli, Varahavali, Dang, Kherat and other throw light on their zeal of patronizing the temple art and its maintenance. The present work is based on an archaeological remains extensive survey of monuments of this region and its scientific study. The work is thus divided in seven chapters to focus on various aspects of history, art, architecture, inscriptions, iconography etc. to understand the heritage and political situations of the region.
