Mausoleums and Tombs of Rajasthan

Mausoleums and Tombs of Rajasthan
Author: Ratanalāla Miśra
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture, Mughal Empire
ISBN:

"The history of Muslim sovereignty in India begins properly speaking with Iltutmish. He was the first free Sultan of India. It was he who raised the first Muslim tomb in India at Sultangadhi on the mortal remains of his son. All the dynasties which ruled over India such as the Slaves, Khaljes, Tughluqs, Sayyids and Lodis and later the Mughals had their tomb making propensity. It was a great architectural peculiarity of the Tatar or Mongolian races. In India the tombs of Pathans and Mughals form a complete and unbroken series of architectural monuments from the first years of the Muslim invasion to the present day. These tombs were solemn resting places of their mortal remains. These tombs had architectural elegance, purity of design and sepulchral magnificence. These are solid massive building unmistakably appropriated to the purpose to which they are dedicated and capable of an expression of sublimity. The present book deals with the subject of mausoleums and tombs of Rajasthan. Tombs of two categories are generally found in the state i.e., the tombs built on political figures and those raised on saints. A full treatment has been accorded to the subjects of these monuments and their architectural excellence has been defined in detail. This is the first and foremost work in Rajasthan dealing with the subject. It is hoped that it will prove useful and interesting to the scholars and general readers as well." -- dust jacket fly-leaf.

Northern India, Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi

Northern India, Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi
Author:
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1989
Genre: Agra (India)
ISBN: 9781455609710

Travel writer Philip Ward, who has explored fifty countries around the world, takes the reader to northwest India to discover the wonders of the state of Rajasthan and the cities of Agra and Delhi. Rajasthan, known as the Country of the Princes, is the nation's most popular tourist destination. This guide reveals the surprises of Delhi, a great twentieth-century Asian capital with a complex past, and explores the expected and unexpected pleasures of Agra, with its Taj Mahal and I'timad ad-Daula, Red Fort, and teeming bazaars. Here, too, are familiar destinations such as Jodhpur and Pushkar, as well as such off-the-beaten-track jewels as Kishangarh, Dig, Kumbhalgarh, Bundi, Kota, and Chittor. Intended for first-time visitors as well as experienced travelers, Northern India: Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi provides helpful and thoughtful observations on India's main attractions.

RGT to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra

RGT to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405386827

The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra will guide you through India's most colourful and fascinating region, with reliable practical information and clearly explained cultural background. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink, inspiring accommodation or the most exciting things to see and do, this guide will provide your solution. Plus you'll find extensive coverage of attractions in the region, from the breathtaking palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur to the imposing forts of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, and the ever-astonishing beauty of the Taj Mahal to the fascinating treasures hidden in Old Delhi's backstreets. With clear maps, comprehensive listings and sections on arts and crafts, and forts and palaces, The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra is your ultimate companion on a visit to this captivating region. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra.

Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra

Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
Author: David Stott
Publisher: Footprint Travel Guides
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1909268399

"The content of Footprint Focus Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra has been taken directly from Footprint's India Handbook, which was researched and written by David Stott, Vanessa Betts and Victoria McCulloch."--Title page verso.

Dhol

Dhol
Author: Gibb Schreffler
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 025205301X

An icon of global Punjabi culture, the dhol drum inspires an unbridled love for the instrument far beyond its application to regional vernacular music. Yet the identities of dhol players within their local communities and the broadly conceived Punjabi nation remain obscure. Gibb Schreffler draws on two decades of research to investigate dhol's place among the cultural formations within Punjabi communities. Analyzing the identities of musicians, Schreffler illuminates concepts of musical performance, looks at how these concepts help create or articulate Punjabi social structure, and explores identity construction at the intersections of ethnicity, class, and nationality in Punjab and the diaspora. As he shows, understanding the identities of dhol players is an ethical necessity that acknowledges their place in Punjabi cultural history and helps to repair their representation. An engaging and rich ethnography, Dhol reveals a beloved instrumental form and the musical and social practices of its overlooked performers.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2000
Genre: Agra (India)
ISBN:

World Monarchies and Dynasties

World Monarchies and Dynasties
Author: John Middleton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1123
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317451589

Throughout history, royal dynasties have dominated countries and empires around the world. Kings, queens, emperors, chiefs, pharaohs, czars - whatever title they ruled by, monarchs have shaped institutions, rituals, and cultures in every time period and every corner of the globe. The concept of monarchy originated in prehistoric times and evolved over centuries right up to the present. Efforts to overthrow monarchies or evade their rule - such as the American, French, Chinese, and Russian revolutions - are considered turning points in world history. Even today, many countries retain their monarchies, although in vastly reduced form with little political power. One cannot understand human history and government without understanding monarchs and monarchies. This fully-illustrated encyclopedia provides the first complete survey of all the major rulers and ruling families of the world, past and present. No other reference work approaches the topic with the same sense of magnitude or connection to historical context. Arranged in A-Z format for ease of access, World Monarchies and Dynasties includes information on major monarchs and dynasties from ancient time to the present. This set: includes overviews of reigns and successions, genealogical charts, and dynastic timelines; addresses concepts, problems, and theories of monarchy; provides background and information for further research; highlights important places, structures, symbols, events, and legends related to particular monarchs and dynasties; includes a master bibliography and multiple indexes.

ABIA: South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index

ABIA: South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index
Author: Sita Pieris
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 897
Release: 2010-11-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9004191488

Volume Three offers 1643 annotated records on publications regarding the art and archaeology of South Asia, Central Asia and Tibet selected from the ABIA Index database at www.abia.net which were published between 2002 and 2007.