Product Description
George Michell explores the fascinating royalarchitecture of this desert state of India from the 15thto the 20th century, focusing on the major capitalsof Rajput power ?23 Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, andBikaner ?23 as well as other centres such as Bundi, Kota,Jaisalmer, Alwar, and Shekhawati. Palaces of Rajasthanencompasses the early fortresses of Chittaurgarh andKumbhalgarh, the vast Art Deco-styled Umaid Bhawanin Jodhpur, and the picturesquely located palace atSamode, among others. Though the royal complexesare today shadows of their former glory, the memoryof this greatest age in Rajasthan?31s history and itsextraordinary palace architecture endures to thepresent day. Antonio Martinelli?31s stunning photographsprovide a detailed visual record of magnificent faadesand opulent interiors.
Product Details
| Title: | Palaces Of Rajastan |
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| Author: | Antonio Martinelli |
| Publisher: | Om Books |
| ISBN: | 9788175083875 |
| SKU: | BK0351249 |
| EAN: | 9788175083875 |
| Language: | English |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Release date: | 1 October 2004 |