Bibliograph

Type

Label

Monuments of India

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Monuments of India

Oclc number

1139348922

Series statement

DK findout!

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor