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Vol.1: Prehistoric Indians: I. In search of ancestry of Indians: 1. Evolution of man from ape: a global perspective. 2. Discovery of fossil Homo erectus in India and its age. 3. Antiquity of earliest tool making ancestors of Indians. 4. Emergence of early man in India en route Siwalik primates. 5. Evolution of modern man in India : a genetic concept. II. Hidden treasures of Stone Age India: 1. The treasures--domestic tools and weaponry. 2. Constituents and manufacturing techniques of stone tools. 3. Region-wise occurrence of Stone Age implements. 4. Stone tools of different cultural phases : (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic). 5. Characteristics and age of cultural phases. 6. Living pattern of man and climate of Stone Age. III. Cave habitats of archaic Indians: 1. Geological processes of cave formation. 2. Bhimbetka cave habitats: terrain evaluation. 3. Genesis and depositional history of Bhimbetka rock shelters. 4. Sequence of cave sediments and associated artefacts. 5. Progress in tool industry and changing cultures. IV. Rock paintings and prehistoric life: 1. Significance and locations of rock paintings. 2. Source of paints for artist’s work. 3. Rock paintings of Bhimbetka as I viewed them. 4. Prehistoric man and his surroundings. 5. Homely life of cave dwellers and environment of art work. V. Ancient civilization of Sindhu-Saraswati Valley: 1. Discovery of ancient civilization at Mohenjodaro and Harappa. 2. Important settlements of Harappan culture in India: (Lothal, Dholavira, Bagasra, Kalibangam and Banavali). 3. Contribution of village to Sindhu-Saraswati civilization. 4. Trade practices with ancient world. 5. Use of metals and ornamental stones and their sources. 6. Factors of destruction of the Sindhu-Saraswati valley settlements. VI. Vedic India: culture and activity of Indo-Aryans: 1. The emergence of the Aryans. 2. Rig-Veda on the life-style of Vedic people. 3. Archaeological remains of Vedic India (Early Vedic period). 4. Excavated sites of late Vedic or epic period. 5. Activities of the people of Vedic period. 6. Iron metallurgy of ancient India. VII. Megalithic civilization of India: 1. Meaning and types of megalithic architecture. 2. Technology and manpower involved in building megalith. 3. Antiquity and locations of megalithic settlements. 4. Burials, habitations and technical expertise of megalithic people. 5. Socio-economic life and culture of megalithic population.
Vol.2: Monuments of India: Preface. Historical background of Indian monument. I. Building stones of historic monuments: 1. Mountains, rivers and rock formations in relation to monuments. 2. The source of building stones. 3. Properties of building stones of historic monuments. II. Guiding factors of stone construction: 1. Geological concept of Mansara. 2. Mansara's classification of stones. 3. Mansara's guidelines on selection of stones for different works. 4. Various aspects of stone construction in historic period. III. World heritage monuments: 1. Sanchi Buddhist centre. 2. Ajanta rock-cut caves. 3. Ellora rock cut-caves. 4. Elephanta rock-cut caves. 5. Mamallapuram Monolithic monuments. 6. Pattadakal temple complex (Virupaksha and Papanath). 7. Brihadesvara temple. 8. Hampi temple complex (Hazara Rama, Pampapati and Vittala). 9. Khajuraha group of temples. 10. Konarak Sun temple. 11. Qutab Minar. 12. Humaun's Tomb. 13. Fatepur Sikri. 14. Agra Fort. 15. Cathedral of Bom Jesus. 16. Taj Mahal. IV. Monuments in Ruins: 1. Sarnath Buddhists centre. 2. Bharhut Stupa. 3. Amarabati Stupa. 4. Pataliputra Maurya Palace. 5. Heliodoros Pillar. 6. Nalanda centre of learning. 7. Temples of Kashmir (Martand, Abantipur and Pattan). 8. Dholaba temple. 9. Modhera temple. 10. Malinithan temple. 11. Mandu monument complex (Ashrafi Mahal, Jahaj Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Rupmati Pavilion and Bajbahadur Palace). V. Monuments Hewn out of hills : 1. Statue of Gomateswar. 2. Daulatabad Fort. 3. Karle rock-cut caves. 4. Udaigiri and Khandagiri rock-cut caves. 5. Bagh rock-cut caves. 6. Udaigiri (Madhya Pradesh) rock-cut caves. 7. Geotechnical appraisal of rock-cut caves. VI. Monuments of stone masonry construction: 1. Mahabodhi temple. 2. Kailashnath temple. 3. Monuments of Kumaun Himalayas (Yageswar, Baijnath and Dwarahat). 4. Rock-Fort Hill temple. 5. Bhubaneswar group of temples (Parashurameswara, Vaital Deul, Mukteswar, Raja-Rani and Lingaraj). 6. Somnath temple. 7. Keshava temple of Somnathpur. 8. Victory tower of Chittorgarh. 9. Jama Masjid of Mandu. 10. Hosang Shah's Tomb. 11. Meenakshi Sundaram temple. 12. Gol Gumbaz. 13. Thirumala Nayaka Palace. 14. Chamba Lakshmi-Narayan temple. 15. Sibdal temple of Sibsagar. 16. Kerala Temples. 17. St. George Fort. 18. Temples of Mount Abu (Vimala Vasahi and Teja pala). 19. Red Fort of Delhi. 20. Bibi-ka-Maqbara. 21. Terracotta temples of Bishnupur. 22. Kanyakumari Temple. |
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| Volume 1 -- This book illuminates the mystery of advent of humans in India based on latest scientific data. The illustrative description of weaponry, cave-dwellings and rock paintings of Stone Age unravels the life-style, living condition and creative faculties of the primitive Indians.
The 5000 years old Sindhu-Saraswati valley civilization has been rediscovered showing the achievement of ancient Indians in the field of engineering, sculpture, art and trade. And new light has been thrown on its decline. The cultural life and activity of Vedic Indians including their skill in mining and metallurgy have been evaluated from synthesis of their literature. The custom and tradition of Indian Megaliths have been highlighted with reference to their expertise in iron smelting and making iron tools.
The themes of all the chapters are illustrated with colour photographs and maps. It is hoped that this book will bring delight to common readers as well as students of science.
Volume 2 -- India possessed knowledge of building stone monuments before the Christian era. Ancient Indians evolved the tripartite classification of rock and formulated guidelines for use of different types of stone for architectural and sculptural works. The vast terrain of India is endowed with good quality building stones that influenced construction of innumerable stone monuments still surviving in different parts of the country.
Monuments spread over different parts of India including all those of World Heritage status have been described in this work with respect to their architectural style, construction approach, site condition, foundation, building stones and quarry sites. They represent diverse types of structure (e.g. stupa, rock-cut cave, temple, mosque, tomb, church etc.) constructed of different varieties of building stones during early historic to British time.
A vast collection of colour photographs and maps illustrate the mystery and marvels of the monuments under description in this book and it will be a treat to all readers including the tourists and arm-chair travelers who are interested to see the creative excellence of Indian monuments. |
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