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Art and Architecture: Remains in the Western Terai Region of Nepal |
Giri, Gitu
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Book ID : 17476 |
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ISBN-10 : 81-87392-35-5 / 8187392355 |
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ISBN-13 : 978-81-87392-35-4 / 9788187392354 |
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Place
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Delhi |
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Year
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2003
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Edition : (First Edition) |
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Language : English |
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xviii, 505p., XL Plts., 80 B/W Illus., Abb., Gloss., App., Bib., Index, 23 cm. |
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| CONTENTS:- Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Illustrations; Abbreviations Used; Scheme of Transliteration; Introduction; Geography and History; Excavation and Exploration; Identification; Art; Architecture; Summary and Conclusions; Illustrations. |
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| Terai region of Lumbini Zone is an important site for the Buddhist as well as Archaeologists. Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha; Kapilavastu, capital town of Sakyas; Ramagrama, maternal house of Buddha, and other archaeological sites are located in this region. This book throws light on history, archaeological sites, identification of ancient Buddhist sites, art, architecture, etc. In chp. IV various Buddhist texts, excavated reports, versions of eminent scholars and Chinese account have been discussed to identify the capital town of Kapilavasthu. Chp. V, the art remains - viz. stone sculptures, other stone objects, humans and animals terrocotta, seals and sealing, coins, polleries, etc. are incorporated. |
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