2005, ISBN: 9788173052934

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London: Thames and Hudson 1997. 4to. 288 pp. Hardback in dust jacket. Short tear to dj with residue of label to rear panel. Internally clean. No ownership names. With 446 illustrations, i… Mehr…

London: Thames and Hudson 1997. 4to. 288 pp. Hardback in dust jacket. Short tear to dj with residue of label to rear panel. Internally clean. No ownership names. With 446 illustrations, including 156 in colour. . Very Good. Hardback. 1997., Thames and Hudson 1997, 1997, Geneva: The Aga Khan Trust for Culture,, 1990. Paperback. 220pp., b/w. illus. Compliments slip stapled to Contents page, which also has highlighter to part of text, staple holes to front wrapper and first two pages, otherwise very good, wrappers very slightly marked.. Paperback. Very Good., The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, 1990, Aryan Books International, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. The World Heritage Complex of the Qutub in New Delhi is home to several magnificent monuments that are classic examples of early Muslim architecture in India. The complete history and engineering of the archaeological structures at this site are explained in the present volume. The history of Delhi and the evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture is introduced briefly. The Quwwat-uI-Islam mosque, the famous 1600-year old Gupta-period corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar located in its courtyard and the Qutub Minar are discussed in great detail. Other archaeological monuments described include Iltutmish`s Tomb, the Alai Darwaza and Allaudin`s Madrassa. The Lal Kot area is elaborated in the final section. Fascinating historical anecdotes fand stories related to the complex are presented. All archaeological excavations at this site are reviewed to highlight significant finds. Profusely illustrated with maps, line drawings and photographs, the book embodies the latest researches on the subject and will fascinate not only the scholar and serious student but also the lay reader. CONTENTS: I. INTRODUCTION : 1. Evolution of Indo-Muslim Architecture; 2. History of Delhi; II. QUWWAT-UL-ISLAM MOSQUE : Introduction 1. Historical Anecdotes 2. Structural Features 3. Hindu Elements in Mosque 4. Screened Arches 5. Iltutmishs Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) 6. Allaudin Khiljis Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) III. IRON PILLAR : 1. History 2. Inscription 3. Chandra is Chandragupta II Vikramaditya 4. Vishnupadagiri is Udayagiri 5. Astronomical Significance 6. Movement to Delhi 7. Engineering Design 8. Iron (Composition / Microstructure) 9. Manufacturing Methodology 10. Corrosion Resistance Review of Corrosion Resistance Theories 11. Rust Characterization 12. Protective Passive Film Mechanism 13. Protective Passive Film Properties IV. QUTUB MINAR : 1. Name 2. Origin (Hindu Origin / Muslim Origin) 3. Purpose 4. Construction History Repairs 5. Construction by Firuz Shah Tugluq 6. Chattri Atop Minar 7. Engineering Design Dimentions 8. Balcony Design 9. Materials of Construction 10. Foundation 11. Engineers of the Monuments V. OTHER MONUMENTS : 1. Iltutmish Tomb 2. Alai Darwaza 3. Alai Minar 4. Allaudin Khiljis Madrassa 5. Minor Monuments Tomb of Imam Zamin 6. Mughal Serai 7. Tomb of Quli Khan 8. Jog Maya Temple 9. Sandersons Sundial 10. Non-existent Monuments Kaser Safed 11. Other Palaces VI. LAL KOT : 1. City 2. Qila Rai Pithora 3. Fortification 4. Historical Stories Printed Pages: 182. World Heritage Complex of the QutubR. Balasubramaniam9788173052934, Aryan Books International, 2005<

2005, ISBN: 9788173052934

Aryan Books International, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. The World Heritage Complex of the Qutub in New Delhi is home to several magnificent monuments that are classi… Mehr…

Aryan Books International, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. The World Heritage Complex of the Qutub in New Delhi is home to several magnificent monuments that are classic examples of early Muslim architecture in India. The complete history and engineering of the archaeological structures at this site are explained in the present volume. The history of Delhi and the evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture is introduced briefly. The Quwwat-uI-Islam mosque, the famous 1600-year old Gupta-period corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar located in its courtyard and the Qutub Minar are discussed in great detail. Other archaeological monuments described include Iltutmish`s Tomb, the Alai Darwaza and Allaudin`s Madrassa. The Lal Kot area is elaborated in the final section. Fascinating historical anecdotes fand stories related to the complex are presented. All archaeological excavations at this site are reviewed to highlight significant finds. Profusely illustrated with maps, line drawings and photographs, the book embodies the latest researches on the subject and will fascinate not only the scholar and serious student but also the lay reader. CONTENTS: I. INTRODUCTION : 1. Evolution of Indo-Muslim Architecture; 2. History of Delhi; II. QUWWAT-UL-ISLAM MOSQUE : Introduction 1. Historical Anecdotes 2. Structural Features 3. Hindu Elements in Mosque 4. Screened Arches 5. Iltutmishs Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) 6. Allaudin Khiljis Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) III. IRON PILLAR : 1. History 2. Inscription 3. Chandra is Chandragupta II Vikramaditya 4. Vishnupadagiri is Udayagiri 5. Astronomical Significance 6. Movement to Delhi 7. Engineering Design 8. Iron (Composition / Microstructure) 9. Manufacturing Methodology 10. Corrosion Resistance Review of Corrosion Resistance Theories 11. Rust Characterization 12. Protective Passive Film Mechanism 13. Protective Passive Film Properties IV. QUTUB MINAR : 1. Name 2. Origin (Hindu Origin / Muslim Origin) 3. Purpose 4. Construction History Repairs 5. Construction by Firuz Shah Tugluq 6. Chattri Atop Minar 7. Engineering Design Dimentions 8. Balcony Design 9. Materials of Construction 10. Foundation 11. Engineers of the Monuments V. OTHER MONUMENTS : 1. Iltutmish Tomb 2. Alai Darwaza 3. Alai Minar 4. Allaudin Khiljis Madrassa 5. Minor Monuments Tomb of Imam Zamin 6. Mughal Serai 7. Tomb of Quli Khan 8. Jog Maya Temple 9. Sandersons Sundial 10. Non-existent Monuments Kaser Safed 11. Other Palaces VI. LAL KOT : 1. City 2. Qila Rai Pithora 3. Fortification 4. Historical Stories Printed Pages: 182. World Heritage Complex of the QutubR. Balasubramaniam9788173052934, Aryan Books International, 2005<

2005, ISBN: 9788173052934

Aryan Books International, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. The World Heritage Complex of the Qutub in New Delhi is home to several magnificent monuments that are classi… Mehr…

Aryan Books International, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. The World Heritage Complex of the Qutub in New Delhi is home to several magnificent monuments that are classic examples of early Muslim architecture in India. The complete history and engineering of the archaeological structures at this site are explained in the present volume. The history of Delhi and the evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture is introduced briefly. The Quwwat-uI-Islam mosque, the famous 1600-year old Gupta-period corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar located in its courtyard and the Qutub Minar are discussed in great detail. Other archaeological monuments described include Iltutmish`s Tomb, the Alai Darwaza and Allaudin`s Madrassa. The Lal Kot area is elaborated in the final section. Fascinating historical anecdotes fand stories related to the complex are presented. All archaeological excavations at this site are reviewed to highlight significant finds. Profusely illustrated with maps, line drawings and photographs, the book embodies the latest researches on the subject and will fascinate not only the scholar and serious student but also the lay reader. CONTENTS: I. INTRODUCTION : 1. Evolution of Indo-Muslim Architecture; 2. History of Delhi; II. QUWWAT-UL-ISLAM MOSQUE : Introduction 1. Historical Anecdotes 2. Structural Features 3. Hindu Elements in Mosque 4. Screened Arches 5. Iltutmishs Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) 6. Allaudin Khiljis Extensions (Screened Arches / Cloistered Courts) III. IRON PILLAR : 1. History 2. Inscription 3. Chandra is Chandragupta II Vikramaditya 4. Vishnupadagiri is Udayagiri 5. Astronomical Significance 6. Movement to Delhi 7. Engineering Design 8. Iron (Composition / Microstructure) 9. Manufacturing Methodology 10. Corrosion Resistance Review of Corrosion Resistance Theories 11. Rust Characterization 12. Protective Passive Film Mechanism 13. Protective Passive Film Properties IV. QUTUB MINAR : 1. Name 2. Origin (Hindu Origin / Muslim Origin) 3. Purpose 4. Construction History Repairs 5. Construction by Firuz Shah Tugluq 6. Chattri Atop Minar 7. Engineering Design Dimentions 8. Balcony Design 9. Materials of Construction 10. Foundation 11. Engineers of the Monuments V. OTHER MONUMENTS : 1. Iltutmish Tomb 2. Alai Darwaza 3. Alai Minar 4. Allaudin Khiljis Madrassa 5. Minor Monuments Tomb of Imam Zamin 6. Mughal Serai 7. Tomb of Quli Khan 8. Jog Maya Temple 9. Sandersons Sundial 10. Non-existent Monuments Kaser Safed 11. Other Palaces VI. LAL KOT : 1. City 2. Qila Rai Pithora 3. Fortification 4. Historical Stories Printed Pages: 182. World Heritage Complex of the QutubR. Balasubramaniam9788173052934, Aryan Books International, 2005<