Sirpur was the ancient famous capital of Dakshin Kosala which is known for its secular past. Part of a report on Sirpur excavations over the years, the volume deals with the secular structures that were unearthed at Sirpur, with detailed descriptions of the palace complex, prime minister’s house, priests’ houses, residential complexes,, temple shops, hospitals and the market. It also discusses the planning of the capitals and cities on the basis of Vastushastra and role of the topography of the area in planning the township along with water management in Sirpur from sixth century BCE onwards. With illustrations that include drawings of plans and photographs, it views the role of the citizens in construction of various establishments including tanks. It takes up the question regarding causes of collapse of Bhuj in the thirteenth century as well.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR A K Sharma
Shri A.K. Sharma is an archaeologist of repute. He is internationally known for his original contributions in the field of archaeology and anthropology. During thirty three years of his hectic career, in different capacities in the Archaeological Survey of India he explored and excavated a number of sites throughout the length and breadth of the country, particularly in remote and inaccessible areas of North-East India, Jammu Kashmir and Lakshadweep. To his credit goes the discovery and excavation of the biggest Stone Age site Anangpur, near Delhi, the biggest prehistoric cave of Kachagad in Maharashtra, the sprawling nucleus megalithic site in Chhattisgarh, unique Neolithic site of Gufkral in Kashmir Valley, early historic sites of Sekta in Manipur and Vadagokugiri in Garo Hills of Meghalaya. He is also known for the discovery of horse bones of domesticated horse in Harappan context which have been internationally acknowledged and has changed the whole theory about Aryans and Vaidic period. He worked at Kalibangan excavation from 1961 to 1969. He has to his credit more than 50 published research papers on anthropology, archaeozoology, prehistory and other aspects of archaeology. Presently he is working as Senior Fellow of Indian Council of Historical Research on his project “Megaliths of Chhattisgarh including Bastar:. He is also directing the excavations at Mansar near Nagpur.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prabhat Kumar Singh
Prabhat Kumar Singh young and energetic Archaeological Supervisor, Govt. of Chhattisgarh is working at Sirpur excavation and has written on Bronzes and Copper Plates recovered from Sirpur Excavations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Praveen Tirkey
Praveen Tirkey is cmployed as Excavation Assistant in Directorate, Culture and Archaeology of Cbhattisgarh Government and worked in Sirpur and Rajim excavations. He also participated in scientific clearance and surveys conducted by the department. He is the co-author of the book 'Secular Monuments of Sirpur' and has published many articles.
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Secular Monuments of Sirpur
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1st. ed.
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9789350501726
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xiv+205p., Illustrations; Colour; Maps; 28cm.
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