Monuments, power and poverty in India : from Ashoka to the Raj
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書誌事項
Monuments, power and poverty in India : from Ashoka to the Raj
(International library of colonial history, 19)
I.B. Tauris, 2015
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  東京
  神奈川
  新潟
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  福井
  山梨
  長野
  岐阜
  静岡
  愛知
  三重
  滋賀
  京都
  大阪
  兵庫
  奈良
  和歌山
  鳥取
  島根
  岡山
  広島
  山口
  徳島
  香川
  愛媛
  高知
  福岡
  佐賀
  長崎
  熊本
  大分
  宮崎
  鹿児島
  沖縄
  韓国
  中国
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  イギリス
  ドイツ
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注記
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-228) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Much has been written about the Imperial architecture of the Indian subcontinent, but this is the first book to dig deeply into the extent of imperial extravagance set against the economic and social conditions of ordinary subjects. Bhalla uses an extensive collection of illustrations to complement this apparent paradox, assessing three Indian empires - Hindu, Muslim and British. From the 3rd century BC through to the end of British colonialism, splendid and often deliberately ostentatious buildings glorified the contemporary social structures. Moving through these different periods, important symbols of the various empires are assessed, including the fort palaces of Agra, Delhi and Lahore and the Taj Mahal.
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.
目次
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART I
The Hindu Empires and Kingdoms
The Maurya and Gupta Empires and Later Kingdoms
PART II
The Muslim Kingdoms and Empire
2. The Pre-Mughal Muslim Kingdoms of the North
3. The Deccan Muslim Kingdoms
4. The Mughal Empire and Beyond
PART III
The British Raj
5. Social Glimpses of the Raj
6. Imperial Splendour of the Presidencies
7. Summer Capitals and Cantonments
8. Palaces of Learning
9. British India and the Mother Country
PART IV
Conclusion
10. Pomp, Extravaganza and Poverty
Glossary
Notes
List of Illustrations
Illustration Credits
Bibliography
Index
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