Monuments, Power and Poverty in India (Record no. 58985)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781350154698
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Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng
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Universal Decimal Classification number 94(54)
Item number BHA
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Personal name Bhalla A.S
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Title Monuments, Power and Poverty in India
Sub Title From Ashoka to the Raj
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Name of publisher Bloomsbury Academic
Year of publication 2015
Place of publication New Delhi
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages xix, 241 p.
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Summary, etc Much has been written about the Imperial architecture of the Indian subcontinent, but this is the first book to dig deeply into the extent of imperial extravagance set against the economic and social conditions of ordinary subjects. Bhalla uses an extensive collection of illustrations to complement this apparent paradox, assessing three Indian empires - Hindu, Muslim and British. From the 3rd century BC through to the end of British colonialism, splendid and often deliberately ostentatious buildings glorified the contemporary social structures. Moving through these different periods, important symbols of the various empires are assessed, including the fort palaces of Agra, Delhi and Lahore and the Taj Mahal.<br/><br/>The author here examines both the positives and negatives of empire, taking in social stability but also exploitation and oppression, exploring the subject of Indian poverty in a historical perspective alongside the more lasting symbols of empire. Through comparisons and contrasts, from the mausolea and palaces of the Mughals to the government buildings and memorials provided by the British, this is a comprehensive and well-researched overview of a country whose architectural history gives important insights into the diversity of its rulers. This unique look into colonial architecture and power dynamics will prove essential readers for students, researchers and all those with an interest in South Asian history or the history of architecture.
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Topical Term History
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element General
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