Architecture of Lucknow: Imambaras and Karbalas

by Neeta Das
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The architecture of Lucknow is an example of 18th and 19th century India. The Nawabs of Awadh who ruled from this city built many splendid structures mainly kothis (villas), imambaras (building where Muharram is commemorated), and Karbalas (shrines, burial places). This book elaborated on the history of the city, its various monuments and specially the Imambara complexes. The text has been elucidated with drawings, Hindi text by Ashutosh Shukla and beautiful photographs by Anil Mehrotta.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Neeta Das

Neeta Das, a Professor of Architecture, graduated from CEPT, Ahmedabad and did her post-graduate in Architectural History, Theory, and Criticism from DAAP, Cincinnati, USA. Her Doctoral thesis was on 18th and 19th century architectural history in India with special reference to Lucknow. She has written several books and articles both on architectural history and conservation.

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Title
Architecture of Lucknow: Imambaras and Karbalas
Author
Neeta Das
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2008
ISBN
8176465755, 9788176465755
Length
x+98p., Plates; Drawings; 28cm.
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