Synopsis
-2017 marks the 70th year of Partition -This book crosses one of the greatest cultural and religious divides in history, through the medium of architecture The division of India and Pakistan left a scar on history. This book acknowledges the countries' turbulent pasts, respectful of the cultural and religious clashes that have shaped them into their present-day forms. However, it also seeks to search beyond this rift. It finds a shared heritage in the marvelous city of Punjab, whose legacy branches out in all directions. Focusing specifically on Punjab's architecture, from its ancient pre-Islamic buildings to constructions inspired by the Mughal and Sur empires, this book treats old and new as parts of a cohesive chronology. Sikh as well as Sufi shrines are featured, and the religious and cultural traditions that birthed Punjab's resplendent temples are explored in depth. This book examines the history as well as urban planning of Punjab, looking at cities that best represent its urban morphology and cultural legacy: Lahore and Amritsar. It presents an insight into the architectural legacy of Punjab on both sides of the border, India and Pakistan.
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About the Author
Abha Narain Lambah is a conservation architect. She has worked as a consultant with the World Monuments Fund, Global Heritage Fund, Deccan Foundation and ICCROM, and has served on the Heritage Conservation Committees of both Delhi and Mumbai. She is consultant to the Punjab Government for the conservation of its finest Grade I monuments. She has edited a range of books including Architecture of the Indian Sultanates, Custodians of the Past: 150 Years of the Archaeological Survey of India and Shekhawati: Land of the Merchant Princes.
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Punjab: Building the Land of the Five Rivers
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 148 pages With 154 illustrations, Through the centuries Punjab has been a historic rite of passage for invaders seeking control of the throne of Hindustan. In Mughal times, Punjab remained the vital highway linking the capitals of Agra and Delhi to Kashmir, Kabul and lands to the north. This region has also been traversed by people of different religions with Sufi saints and Sikh gurus profoundly influencing its cultural heritage. As the Mughal empire declined, the centre of power shifted and a new Sikh kingdom was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore. The 19th century saw a parallel line of control by the British in the Cis-Sutlej states and in princely domains, where dynasties had already been established by local chieftains. With its architecture enriched by the ideas and influences that each new wave brought, Punjab?s built inheritance encompasses a vast spectrum. This book examines these sites and the religious and cultural traditions that shaped them. Focusing both on small towns and major cities such as Lahore and Amritsar, it commemorates the 70th year of Independence and Partition. Seller Inventory # 1076081
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction/Abha Narain Lambah. 2. The Mughal and Sur Monuments of Punjab/Catherine B. Asher. 3. Sikh Architecture: Identity and Symbolism/Gurmeet S. Rai and Manpreet Kaur. 4. Mapping the Sufi Shrines of Punjab/Fauzia Qureshi and Subhash Parihar. 5. Forts of Punjab/Subhash Parihar. 6. Princely States of the Cis-Sutlej: Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Malerkotla, Faridkot/Abha Narain Lambah. 7. The Architectural Legacy of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala/Jyoti Pandey Sharma. 8. Amritsar: Past Perfect, Future Imperfect/Janhwij Sharma. 9. The Cultural Legacy of Lahore/Nayyar Ali Dada. 10. The Princely Cuisine of Punjab: Food from the Royal Kitchens/Neha Prasada. Glossary. Index. Through the centuries Punjab has been a historic rite of passage for invaders seeking control of the throne of Hindustan. In Mughal times, Punjab remained the vital highway linking the capitals of Agra and Delhi to Kashmir, Kabul and lands to the north. This region has also been traversed by people of different religions with Sufi saints and Sikh gurus profoundly influencing its cultural heritage. As the Mughal empire declined, the centre of power shifted and a new Sikh kingdom was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore. The 19th century saw a parallel line of control by the British in the Cis-Sutlej states and in princely domains, where dynasties had already been established by local chieftains. With its architecture enriched by the ideas and influences that each new wave brought, Punjab s built inheritance encompasses a vast spectrum. This book examines these sites and the religious and cultural traditions that shaped them. Focusing both on small towns and major cities such as Lahore and Amritsar, it commemorates the 70th year of Independence and Partition. Seller Inventory # 120666A