Monuments of India.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 0744021871
- 9780744021875
- 074402188X
- 9780744021882
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Explore the monuments of India--from the earliest cave paintings and megaliths to timeless landmarks.
Find out about India's fascinating history and amazing architecture in DK findout! Monuments of India . The book will teach children about the rise and fall of significant kingdoms, and how this affected changes in architectural styles. Learn about the site of the Buddha's Enlightenment, richly decorated temples and mosques, the intricate details of the forts and palaces that flourished under the Mughals and the Rajputs, and more.
The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.
Includes index.
"Find out about India's fascinating history and amazing architecture in DK findout! Monuments of India. The book will teach children about the rise and fall of significant kingdoms, and how this affected changes in architectural styles. Learn about the site of the Buddha's Enlightenment, richly decorated temples and mosques, the intricate details of the forts and palaces that flourished under the Mughals and the Rajputs, and more."--Amazon.
What is a monument? -- Early monuments -- Megaliths -- Sarnath -- Sanchi Stupa -- Rock-cut caves -- Temple architecture -- Temple complexes -- Meenakshi Temple -- Konark -- Medieval architecture -- Charminar -- Mughal monuments -- Taj Mahal -- Mosques -- Amber Fort -- Forts and palaces of Rajasthan -- Gwailor Fort -- Golden Temple -- Colonial monuments -- Churches -- Indo-Saracenic architecture -- Mysore Palace -- Victoria Memorial -- Rashtrapati Bhavan -- Modern monuments -- Meet an expert -- Facts and figures -- Glossary.