Nalanda is the first book of its kind prepared on nearly all the important aspects of Nalanda-sources, history, education, religion and philosophy, art, iconography, architecture etc. It excels all other such publications in this respect. A peep into this book means a pilgrimage to all the leading centres of Magadhan and Indian art. It gives a graphic picture of the conditions of Buddhism as it prevailed in Eastern India from beginning to end. This monumental book is the result of the painstaking research work by the author for a number of years and its presented in three volumes: sources and background, art, iconography and architecture respectively. The first volume gives a complete picture of the rich materials concerning Nalanda as hitherto published and as collected and unearthed at Nalanda. It consists of (a) historical, (b) educational and (c) religion and philosophic aspects of Nalanda. The second volume is devoted to the Nalanda art. It is closely interwoven with the neighbouring centres of art in Magadha and closely connected with the art centres of the outside world, thus playing a leading role for the last 1000 years of Indian art in a coherent and constructive manner. The third volume is presented in three parts. Part I places before the reader a connected account of the iconography in relation to other Indian and foreign art centres, while Part II describes the architecture of the monasteries, the temples, the stupas and other monuments and allied aspects. Part III gives in nutshell the special features of all the volumes on Nalanda. This book is meant for all those who desire to know in detail the history and culture of Nalanda or any subject as given above. The author has presented to the readers a verified and reliable factual account of Nalanda in all its spheres.
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