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Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. I. The birds of Rashtrapati Bhavan Estate: 1. Grey Francolin Francolinus pondicerianus. 2. Indian peafowl Pavo cristatus. 3. Indian spot-billed duck Anas poecilorhyncha. 4. Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis. 5. Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus. 6. Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa. 7. Black-crowned night heron Nycticorax nycticorax. 8. Indian pond Heron Ardeola grayii. 9. Cattle Egret Bubulcus Ibis. 10. ...
The official residence of the President of India, an important landmark and the most renowned tourist destination, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, an architectural marvel on Raisina Hills in New Delhi was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, Constructed over seventeen years, it was officially opened as 'Viceroy's House' in 1931. Its name was changed to 'Government House' when India attained independence and with the birth of the Indian Republic it acquired its present name. ...
Roses of Mughal Garden is a photographic record of the roses in the Mughal Garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mughal Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and roses are central to its fame. Of the three main parts of this garden, one is exclusively for roses. All presidents have taken keen interest in strengthening the collection of roses by introducing new varieties. In 2007, a fragrant rosary was created on the Southern Terrace Garden: 63 ...
The book is a pictorial presentation of the trees of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Since its commissioning in 1929 (the then Viceroy's House) 160 tree species have been added to the barren top of Raisina Hill. The considerable bio-diversity depicted among trees of the estate warrants its registration, conservation and multiplication using modern and conventional biotechnology. This book presents photographs of these trees along with their leaf, flower, fruit and their ...