This is a history of memorial monuments which systematically traces the origion phased development of the concept. The book Memorial Monuments in Anciant and Medieval India deals exhaustively with the various influences which have bought out substantial changes in the concept and also in its execution. The book present the mortuary monuments in their true prespective and grandeur by defining them architecturally and providing and inkling to the various influences that have gone into their making. Besides, the social and religious background of the people as a source of their achivement in this feild has been dfined, together with their thoughts and ideas about human existence and extin ction.
