Monuments of India and the Indianized States

Details

ISBN: 9788124603857
Year Of Publication: 2006
Edition: 1st
Pages : xxii, 518
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 29 cm.
Weight: 1800

Overview

This volume presents the plans of temples, tombs, palaces and pavilions found in the Indian subcontinent and the Indianised states of Java, the Khmer, Pagan, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. They contain detailed diagrams of plans of over 380 structures along with a brief note on each plan that covers the various segments/sections of each monument. The plans are precise and are presented along with their elevations which are proportional, i.e., depict major architectural forms and masses. The monuments covered, of the period third century bc to ce 1854, pertain to different regions of India and different periods and dynasties in Indian history. They include famous structures like the cave monasteries at Ajanta, Sanchi temples, Rajasthani temples, the Lal Qila and the Taj Mahal as well as other lesser-known buildings. Monuments of the Mughals, the Sultanate kings, the Lodis, Tughlaqs and Vijayanagar kings are among the Indian structures included. The book will be useful for scholars of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic architecture with particular reference to South Asian and South-East Asian regions.

Contents

Abbreviations
Preface
Key to Transliteration
Part I
Monuments of India
The Plans of Major and Notable Temples,
Tombs, Palaces and Pavilions
Notes on the Monuments of India
1 Stupa I, Sanci
2 Thuparama Dagoba, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
3 Ruvanveliseya Dagoba, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
4 Caitya Hall, Karli
5 Buddhist Cave-Monastery #2, Ajanta
6 Temple 17, Sanci
7 Temple 18, Sanci
8 Ladh Khan, Aihole
9 Parvati Temple, Nachna
10 Shiva Temple, Bhumara
11 Kesariya Stupa (Deora) (proposed), Kesariya
12 Durga Temple, Aihole
13 Gupta Temple, Deogarh
14 Rudra-Bhairava Temple, Tala (Jethani)
15 The Great Temple (Maheshamurti), Elephanta
16 Siddheshvara Temple, Palari
17 Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar
18 Svarga-Brahma Temple, Alampur
19 Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
20 Kailasanatha Temple, Kancipuram
21 Huchchimalli Temple, Aihole
22 Kalikamata Temple, Chittorgarh
23 Lakshanadevi Temple, Brahmaur
24 Valabhi Temple, Naresar
25 Shiva Temple, Dhobini
26 Papanatha Temple, Pattadkal
27 Martanda (Surya) Temple, Mattan
28 Huchchapayya Temple, Aihole
29 Padma-Brahma Temple, Alampur
30 Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
31 Teli-ka-mandir Temple, Gwalior
32 Vaital Deul (Camunda) Temple, Bhubaneshwar
33 Shishireshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar
34 Shiva Temple, Lakhamandal
35 Vaikuntha-perumal Temple, Kancipuram
36 Mahavira Temple, Osian
37 Shiva Temple, Indore
38 Jaina Temple No. 15, Deogarh
39 Maha-vihara Dharmapala, Paharpur, Bangladesh
40 Maha-vihara Dharmapala, Sanctuary
41 Krishna Temple, Tirukkulashekharapuram
42 Harshat-mata Temple, Abaneri
43 Brahma Temple, Kajuraho
44 Shiva Temple, Thiruvanchikulam
45 Madhukeshvara Temple Complex, Mukhalingam
46 Shiva Temple, Tiruvanur
47 Harishcandra-ni-Chori Temple, Shamalaji
48 Vijayalaya-colisvara Temple, Narttamalai
49 Basheshar Mahadeva Temple, Bajaura
50 Avantisvami Temple, Avantipur
51 Brahmanasvami Temple, Varman
52 Jarai Math, Barwasagar
53 Kilatali Shiva Temple, Thiruvanchikula
54 Kalasamharamurti Temple, Triprangod
55 Shashta Temple (Karikkad Kshetram), Manjeri
56 Shiva Temple, Masaon
57 Shiva Temple, Chandrehe
58 Shiva Temple, Kaviyur
59 Lakshmana Temple Ensemble, Khajuraho
60 Harshanath Mahadeva Temple, Harsha
61 Subrahmanya Temple, Manjeri
62 Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur
63 Brihadishvara Temple Vimana (Detail)
64 Kandariya Mahadeo, Khajuraho
65 Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
66 Surya Temple Ensemble, Modhera
67 Surya Temple & Sabhamandapa, Modhera
68 Surya Temple Tank, Modhera
69 Vimala Vasahi Temple, Mount Abu
70 Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneshwar
71 Rama Temple, Triprayar
72 Udayeshvara Temple, Udaipur
73 Brahmeshvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar
74 Javari Temple, Khajuraho
75 Vatadage, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
76 Tivanka Pilimage, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
77 Varahi Temple, Chaurasi
78 Chausatha Yoginis & Gauri Shankara Temples, Bheraghat
79 Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
80 Chennakeshava Temple Vimana, (Detail)
81 Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid
82 Hoysaleshvara Temple (Detail)
83 Ibrahim Shrine/Masjid, Bhadresvar
84 Solahkhambi Masjid, Bhadresvar
85 Choti Masjid, Bhadresvar
86 Qadi Taj al-din Masjid, Madura
87 Kampahareshvara Temple, Tribhuvanam
88 Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, Delhi, 1st Stage
89 Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, Delhi, 2nd Stage
90 Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, Delhi
91 Luna Vasahi (Neminatha) Temple, Mount Abu
92 Adinatha Temple, Mount Abu
93 Parshvanatha Temple, Mount Abu
94 Tomb No. 36, Delhi
95 Tomb of Sultan Ghari, Delhi
96 Tomb of Sultan Iltutmish, Delhi
97 Surya Temple, Konarak
98 Keshava Temple, Somnathpur
99 Keshava Temple (Detail)
100 Hauz Khas, Delhi (partial)
101 Tomb of Sheikh Rukn-i Alam, Multan, Pakistan
102 Karim-ud-Din Masjid, Bijapur
103 Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq I, Delhi
104 Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq I (Ensemble)
105 Masjid-i Jami, Cambay
106 Masjid Begampuri, Delhi
107 Jami al-Kabir, Kayalpatnam
108 Ahmad Nainar Masjid, Kayalpatnam
109 Kotla Firuz Shah, Delhi, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th storeys
110 Masjid Kalan, Delhi
111 Adina Masjid, Pandua
112 Vijayanagara Qila, Vijayanagara
113 Vijayanagara, Padma Mahal, Square Water Pavilion
114 Vijayanagara, Elephant Stables, Domes & Plan
115 Geometric Tank, Vijayanagara
116 Masjid-i Jami, Gulbarga
117 Masjid `Ala al-din, Madura
118 Khirki Masjid, Delhi
119 Masjid-i Jami, Srinagar
120 Tomb of Khan-i Jihan Tilangani, Delhi
121 Tomb of Firuz Shah Tughluq, Delhi
122 Atala Masjid, Jaunpur
123 Shadiabad, Mandu
124 Jahaz Mahal, Shadiabad
125 Hindola Mahal, Shadiabad, plan 1st storey 153 & 2nd storey
126 Dilwar Khan Masjid, Shadiabad, Mandu
127 Bidargarh, Bidar
128 Solah Khamba Masjid, Bidar
129 Rani Separi Masjid, Ahmedabad
130 Tomb of Jalau-ud-din Mohammad Shah, Pandua
131 Tomb of Rani Rupmati, Ahmedabad
132 Rani Rupmati Masjid, Ahmedabad
133 Kumbhalgarh, Chittor
134 Tomb of Mubarak Shah Sayyid, Delhi
135 Masjid-i Jami, Jaunpur
136 Adinatha Temple, Ranakpur
137 Tomb of Hushang Shah, Mandu
138 Masjid-i Jami, Mandu
139 Masjid Ahmad Shah, Ahmedabad
140 Qadiriya Masjid, Kayalpatnam
141 Masjid-i Jami, Sarkhej (Ahmedabad)
142 Meherangarh, Jodhpur
143 Sayyid Usman Rauza (mausoleum), Usmanpur
144 Sayyid Usman Rauza, ensemble
145 Tomb of Chotte Khan Ka Gunbad, Delhi
146 Gunmani Masjid, Gaur
147 Tomb of Mubarak Sayyid, Mahmudabad
148 Masjid-i Jami, Champaner
149 Man Mandir, Gwalior
150 Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal, ground plan
151 Gingee Mandir, Gingee
152 Wav Dada Harir (Baoli Bai Hari), Asarwa
153 Mahalingeshvara Temple, Aduru
154 Bhagavati Temple, Tiruvalattur
155 Shiva Temple, Vaikam
156 Ainapur Mahal, Ainapur
157 Water Pavilion (Hammam), Kumatagi
158 Vitthala (Vithoba) Temple, Hampi
159 Vitthala (Vithoba) Temple (Detail)
160 Jambukeshvara Temple, Tiruchirapalli
161 Chota Sona Masjid, Gaur
162 Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Delhi
163 Tomb of Hasan Khan Sur, Saseram
164 Tomb of Sher Shah (podium)
165 Tomb of Sher Shah (Ensemble)
166 Tomb of Sher Shah, proportional elevation and half plan
167 Tomb of Isa Khan Niyazi, Delhi
168 Tomb of Isa Khan Niyazi, Ensemble
169 Rettaikulampalli Masjid, Kayalpatnam
170 Safa Masjid, Ponda
171 Raja Mandir, Orchha
172 Raja Mandir, plan 2nd storey & 3rd storey
173 Raja Mandir, plan, roof line & floorplan based on Hindu ideal
174 Raja Mandir, proportional elevation & half plan
175 Masjid-i Jami, Bijapur
176 Gagan Mahal, Bijapur
177 Tomb of Adham Khan, Delhi
178 Tomb of Adham Khan, proportional elevation and half plan
179 Lal Qila (Red Fort), Agra
180 Lal Qila (Red Fort) (detail), residential areas
181 Tomb of Humayun, Delhi
182 Tomb of Humayun, Mausoleum, raised podium & terrace
183 Tomb of Humayun, Ensemble
184 Tomb of Humayun, proportional elevation and half plan
185 Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, Gwalior
186 Fatehpur Sikri
187 Masjid-i Jami, Fatehpur Sikri
188 Diwan-i-Khas, Fatehpur Sikri, plan 1st & 2nd storeys
189 Diwan-i-Khas, Fatehpur Sikri, proportional elevation & 1st storey half plan
190 Birbal Bhavan, Fatehpur Sikri, plan, 1st & 2nd storeys
191 Jodh-Bai Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, plan, 1st storey
192 Jodh-Bai Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, plan, 2nd storey
193 Sunahra Makan (Miriams House), Fatehpur Sikri
194 Panca Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, 1st storey plan
195 Panca Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, plan, upper storeys
196 Mithqalpalli Masjid, Calicut
197 Govind Deva Temple, Brindaban
198 Tomb of Akbar (ground level plan), Sikandra
199 Tomb of Akbar, 2nd storey plan
200 Tomb of Akbar, 3rd storey plan
201 Tomb of Akbar, 4th storey plan
202 Tomb of Akbar, 5th storey plan
203 Tomb of Akbar, Ensemble
204 Tomb of Akbar, proportional elevation and 1st storey half plan
205 Chandragiri Palace (Raja Mahal), Tirupati
206 Chandragiri Palace, Raja Mahal, 2nd & 3rd storeys
207 Rana Mahal, Chandragiri
208 City Palace, Udaipur
209 City Palace, Udaipur, indicating the four levels
210 Farah Bagh (Feria Bagh), Ahmadnagar
211 Raj Mahal, Amber
212 Diwan-i Amm Chowk and Residential Chowk, Raj Mahal
213 Ali Shahid Pir Masjid, Bijapur
214 Jahangir Mandir (Jahangiri Mahal), Orchha
215 Jahangir Mandir, 3rd storey & roofline plan
216 Jahangir Mandir, proportional elevation & half plan
217 Anda Masjid, Bijapur
218 Tomb of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, Golconda
219 Tomb of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, proportional elevation & half plan
220 Ibrahim Rauza, Mausoleum, Bijapur
221 Ibrahim Rauza Masjid, Bijapur
222 Ibrahim Rauza, Ensemble
223 Ibrahim Rauza, proportional elevation & half plan
224 Tomb of Iftikhar Khan, Chunarv
225 Tomb of Iftikhar Khan, proportional elevation & half plan
226 Tomb of Shah Daulat, Maner
227 Tomb of Shah Daulat, proportional elevation & half plan
228 Govind Mandir (Bir Singh Judeo Mahal), Datia
229 Govind Mandir, plan, 2nd & 3rd storeys
230 Govind Mandir, plan, 4th & 5th storeys
231 Govind Mandir (Bir Singh Judeo Mahal), proportional elevation & half plan
232 Jag Mandir, Udaipur
233 Gul Mahal, Jag Mandir, plan (partial)
234 Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai
235 Shahi Bagh, Ahmedabad
236 Tomb of Khan Khanan, Delhi
237 Tomb of Jahangir, Lahore, Pakistan
238 Tomb of Jahangir (Ensemble)
239 Tomb of Jahangir, proportional elevation and 1st storey half plan
240 Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
241 Gol Gumbaz Masjid, Bijapur
242 Gol Gumbaz, proportional elevation & half plan
243 Tomb of Jahan Begum, Ainapur
244 Tomb of Itimad-ud-daula (1st level), Agra
245 Tomb of Itimad-ud-daula (Plan, 2nd level)
246 Tomb of Itimad-ud-daula, proportional elevation & half plan
247 Masjid Wazir Khan, Lahore
248 Lal Qila (Shahjahanabad), Delhi
249 Lal Qila (Shahjahanabad), Imperial Pavilions indicating Type
250 Diwan-i-Am, Lal Qila (Shahjahanabad)
251 Pearl Mosque, Lal Qila (Shahjahanabad)
252 Baksh Bagh (A) & Mahtab Bagh (B), Lal Qila (Shahjahanabad)
253 Daulat Kothi, Bijapur, 1st & 2nd storeys
254 Taj Mahal (1st level), Agra
255 Taj Mahal (2nd level)
256 Taj Mahal (Ensemble)
257 Taj Mahal, proportional elevation & 1st storey half plan
258 Masjid-i Jami, Delhi
259 Masjid-i Jami, Tatta
260 Athar Mahal (Dad Mahal), Bijapur
261 Marakkayarpalli (Masjid), Kayalpatnam
262 Nayaka Mahal, Madurai
263 Mecca Masjid, Bijapur
264 Jagadisha Temple Tank, Udaipur
265 Afzal Khan Rauza, Bijapur
266 Afzal Khan Rauza Masjid, Bijapur
267 Afzal Khan Rauza, proportional elevation & half plan
268 Shah Navaz Khan Rauza, Bijapur
269 Shah Navaz Khan Rauza Masjid, Bijapur
270 Tomb of Shah Navaz Khan Elevation & half plan
271 Tomb of Ali Adil Shah II, Bijapur
272 Tomb of Ali Adil Shah II (Cousens elevation)
273 Tomb of Ali Adil Shah II, proportional elevation (suggested) & half plan
274 Masjid Badshahi, Lahore
275 Deeg-garh (Garden Palace), Deeg
276 Deeg-garh (Garden Palace), plan detail
277 City Palace, Jaipur
278 Mubarak Mahal, City Palace, Jaipur
279 Sarvato Bhadra, City Palace, Jaipur
280 Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari
281 Padmanabhapuram, plan detail, compounds I, II & III
282 Tomb of Safdar Jang, Delhi
283 Tomb of Safdar Jang, Ensemble
284 Tomb of Safdar Jang, proportional elevation with half plan
285 Ramacandra Temple (temple level), Jaipur
Part II
Monuments of the Indianized States
The Plans of Major and Notable Temples
and Tombs of Java, The Khmer, Pagan,
Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia
Notes on the Monuments of the Indianized States
Monuments of Java
286 Borobudur, Java
287 Borobudur, proportional half elevation & quarter plan
288 Chandi Kalasan, Java
289 Chandi Lumbung Ensemble, Prambanan, Java
290 Chandi Sewu Ensemble, Prambanan, Java
291 Chandi Sewu Sanctuary
292 Chandi Perwara (first court), Chandi Sewu, Prambanan, proportional elevation
293 Loro Jonggrang Ensemble, Prambanan, Java
294 Chandi Brahn, Loro Jonggrang, Prambanan, proportional elevation
295 Chandi Sari, Java, Prambanan, Java
296 Chandi Sari, Prambanan, Java, proportional elevation
297 Chandi Djago, Malang, Java
298 Chandi Djago, Malang, Java, proportional & probable elevation
299 Chandi Panataran Sanctuary, Blitar (Kediri), Java
300 Chandi Panataran, Ensemble Monuments of The Khmer
301 Preah Ko, Roluos (Hariharalaya), ensemble
302 Shrine, Preah Ko
303 Bakong, Roluos (Hariharalaya), ensemble
304 Bakong, mount ensemble
305 Phnom Bakheng, Angkor (Yasodharapura), ensemble
306 Phnom Bakheng, mount ensemble
307 Phnom Krom, ensemble
308 Baksei Chamkrong, Angkor (Yasodharapura), ensemble
309 East Mebon, Angkor (Yasodharapura), ensemble
310 East Mebon, central ensemble
311 Preah Rup, ensemble
312 Preah Rup, central ensemble
313 Banteay Srei, ensemble
314 Banteay Srei, central ensemble
315 Ta Keo, ensemble
316 Ta Keo, quincunx ensemble
317 Ta Keo, principle shrine with plinth
318 Phimeanakas, ensemble
319 Baphuon, ensemble
320 Baphuon, mount ensemble
321 Phimai Temple (Prasat Hin Phimai), Khorat, Thailand
322 Phimai Temple, detail
323 Phimai Temple, Sanctuary
324 Angkor Wat, ensemble
325 Angkor Wat, Sanctuary ensemble
326 Northwest Library, Angkor Wat
327 Chau Say Tevoda, ensemble
328 Thommanon, ensemble
329 Banteay Samre, ensemble
330 Banteay Samre Temple, Central Shrine
331 Phanom Rung, Thailand, ensemble
332 Phanom Rung, detail, sanctuary with ramp
333 Phanom Rung, sanctuary ensemble
334 Banteay Kdei, ensemble
335 Banteay Kdei, central ensemble
336 Banteay Kdei, `Hall of the dancing Girls
337 Neak Pean, ensemble
338 Bayon, ensemble
339 Bayon, central ensemble
340 Bayon, sanctuary
341 Ta Prohm, ensemble from eastern gopura
342 Ta Prohm, central ensemble
343 Ta Prohm, sanctuary ensemble
344 Preah Khan, ensemble
345 Preah Khan, central ensemble Monuments of Pagan
346 Nat-Hlaung-Kyaung, Pagan
347 Nan-Hpaya, Pagan
348 Myin-Pya-Gu, Pagan
349 Shwe-Zigon Pagoda, Pagan
350 Naga-Yon, Pagan
351 Ananda Temple, Pagan
352 Ananda, Pagan, proportional elevation & half plan
353 That-Byin-Nyu, Pagan
354 That-Byin-Nyu, proportional elevation
355 That-Byin-Nyu, proportional elevation with ground floor and mezzanine quarter plans
356 Dhamma-Yan-Gyi, Pagan
357 Dhamma-Yan-Gyi, proportional elevation & half plan
358 Gawdaw-Palin, Pagan
359 Gawdaw-Palin, proportional elevation & half plan
360 Myinkaba Kubyauk-Nge, Pagan
361 Bogyoke-Mi Kubyauk, Pagan
362 Dhamma-Yazika, Pagan
363 Dhamma-Yazika, proportional elevation & half plan
364 Gandhakuti, Dhamma-Yazika, plan & Ensemble
365 Somin-Gyi Ok-Kyaung (Monastery), Pagan
366 Mingala-zeidi, Pagan
367 Mingala-zeidi, proposed proportional elevation
368 Pentagonal Temple (Panca-Buddhas), Pagan
369 Paya-Thon-Zu, Pagan Monuments of Thailand
370 Chedi Wat Kukut, Lamphun
371 Chedi Wat Chang Lom, Si Satchanalai
372 Wat Phra Chao Phanan Choeng, Ayutthaya
373 Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai
374 Chedi Wat Mahathat, Chedi ensemble
375 Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Ayutthaya
376 Wat Phra Ram (Central Shrine), Ayutthaya
377 Prang, Wat Phra Ram, proportional elevation
378 Wat Ratchaburana (Wat Ratburana), Ayutthaya
379 Chedi Chet Yot (Central Shrine), Chiang Mai
380 Wat Chedi Chet Yot, roof plan
381 Chedi Chet Yot, proportional elevation
382 Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya
383 Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Central Shrines
384 Chedi Wat Phu Khao Thong, Ayutthaya
385 Wat Chai Watthanaram, Ayutthaya, Central Shrine
386 Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram, Bangkok
387 Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram, ubosot ensemble
388 Lohaprasad, Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok
389 Lohaprasad, Wat Ratchanatdaram, plan of third through fifth storey
390 Lohaprasad, Wat Ratchanatdaram, proportional elevation and half plan
391 Wat Arun Rajtharam, Thonburi
392 Prang, Wat Arun Rajtharam, propotional elevation from 4th level Monuments of Vietnam
393 Pho-hai Shrine, Phan-thiet
394 Khuong-my South Shrine, n. Hoi-an
395 Dong-duong Monastery, Dong-Duong
396 Dong-duong Monastery, Western Sanctuary
397 Temple A-1, Mi Son, Vietnam, proportional elevation
398 Po Nagar, Nha Trang, Vietnam, proportional elevation Monuments of Malaysia
399 Masjid Tranquerah, Malacca
400 Masjid Terenhkera, Malacca, proportional elevation
401 Masjid Kampung Laut, Kampung Laut, Kelantan
402 Masjid Kampung Laut, Kampung Laut, Kelantan, proportional elevation
403 Masjid Kampung Kling, Malacca
404 Masjid Kampung Hulu, Malacca
405 Masjid Kampung Hulu, Malacca, proportional elevation
Bibliography
Appendix A: Glossary
406 Axiality
407 Cross-Axiality
408 Mirror Cross-Axiality
409 Rotating Axiality
410 Multiple Perpendicular Axiality
411 Multiple Non-Perpendicular Axiality
Terms
Appendix B: Comparative examples
412 Hindu Temple Types & Palace Ideal
413 Shiva Temple, Kaviyur & Subrahmanya Temple, Manjeri
414 Lakshmana Temple & Kandariya Mahadeo, Khajuraho
415 Kandariya Mahadeo, Khajuraho, proportional elevation
416 Tomb of Mubarak Sayyid Section
417 Tomb of Sher Shah & Tomb of Adham Khan
418 Tomb of Humayun Elevation with podium
419 Chandragiri Palace (Raja Mahal), proportional elevation and 1st storey plan
420 Tomb of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, Diagonal elevation & half plan
421 Ibrahim Rauza, Mausoleum Section
422 Ibrahim Rauza & Tomb of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah comparison based on block & dome
423 Tomb of Khan Khanan Elevation with podium
424 Gol Gumbaz Section
425 Taj Mahal Elevation with podium
426 Taj Mahal Section
427 Proportional Comparison, Elevations Dome and drum to ground of Gur-Emir, Ibrahim Rauza, Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah & Taj Mahal
428 Proportional Comparison, Elevations Width to height of: Chotte Khan Ka Gunbad, Khan Khanan & Taj Mahal
429 Comparison, Half elevation of the Tomb of Humayun & the Taj Mahal
430 Tomb of Shah Navaz Khan Elevations & half plans from the South and diagonal
431 Tomb of Safdar Jang Elevation with podium
432 Angkor
433 Mahabodhi, Pagan & Chedi Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, indicating comparative scale
434 Chendebji Stupa, Bhutan, & Chedi Si Suriyothai, Ayutthaya
Appendix C: Indian Empires
Addendum
435 Devi Jagadamba Temple, Khajuraho
436 Dodda Basappa Temple, Dambal
437 Masjid-i Jami, Ajmer
Acknowledgement

Meet the Author

Fredrick W. Bunce

1935

Fredrick W. Bunce, a PhD and a cultural historian of international eminence, is an authority on ancient iconography and Buddhist arts. He has been honoured with prestigious awards/commendations and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and the International Biographical Dictionary, 1980. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Art, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. He has authored the following books all published by D.K. Printworld: Buddhist Textile of Laos, Lan Na and the Isan - The Iconography of Design Elements. A Dictionary of Buddhist and Hindu Iconography. An Encyclopaedia of Buddhist Deities, Demigods, Godlings, Saints and Demons (2 vols.). An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Deities, Demigods, Godlings, Demons and Heroes (3 vols.). The Iconography of Architectural Plans - A Study of the Influence of Buddhism and Hinduism on Plans of South and South-east Asia. Islamic Tombs in India - The Iconographical and Genesis of their Design. Monuments of India and the Indianized States. The Mosques of the Indian Subcontinent - Their Development and Iconography. Mudras in Buddhist and Hindu Practices - An Iconographic Consideration. Numbers - Their Iconographic Consideration in Buddhist and Hindu Practices. Royal Palaces, Residences and Pavilions of India - An Iconographic Consideration. The Sacred Dichotomy: Thoughts and Comments on The Duality of Female and Male Iconography in South Asia and the Mediterranean. The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities - A Unique Pantheon. The Yantra of Deities and their Numerological Foundations - An Iconographic Consideration.

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