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Monuments, power and poverty In India
Bhalla, A. S.
Monuments, power and poverty In India A. S. Bhalla - New Delhi Bloomsbury Publishing 2021 - xix, 241 p. ill. 21 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index
The author here examines both the positives and negatives of empire, taking in social stability but also exploitation and oppression, exploring the subject of Indian poverty in a historical perspective alongside the more lasting symbols of empire. Through comparisons and contrasts, from the mausolea and palaces of the Mughals to the government buildings and memorials provided by the British, this is a comprehensive and well-researched overview of a country whose architectural history gives important insights into the diversity of its rulers. This unique look into colonial architecture and power dynamics will prove essential readers for students, researchers and all those with an interest in South Asian history or the history of architecture.
9789389812824
History
720.954 / BHA
Monuments, power and poverty In India A. S. Bhalla - New Delhi Bloomsbury Publishing 2021 - xix, 241 p. ill. 21 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index
The author here examines both the positives and negatives of empire, taking in social stability but also exploitation and oppression, exploring the subject of Indian poverty in a historical perspective alongside the more lasting symbols of empire. Through comparisons and contrasts, from the mausolea and palaces of the Mughals to the government buildings and memorials provided by the British, this is a comprehensive and well-researched overview of a country whose architectural history gives important insights into the diversity of its rulers. This unique look into colonial architecture and power dynamics will prove essential readers for students, researchers and all those with an interest in South Asian history or the history of architecture.
9789389812824
History
720.954 / BHA