A scholarly study of the rich cultural heritage of Birbhum, it offers delightful visual experiences by taking the readers to the temples and religious sites belonging to the ancient, mediaeval and early modern periods of our history. Besides assigning Birbhum the pride of place amidst the architectural glories of the past, the author assesses the impact of Muhammedan and European art on the structural pattern of temples in the District. Based mainly on three ...