Archaeology of Fatehpur Sikri: new discoveries
Sharma, DV (b.1992)
Edition: New Delhi
₹ 3500.00
Title in : This book is a fundamentral research work on medieval archaeology. It contains results of excavations at Birchhabili-Tila and exploration of the region within a radius of 25km. Besides this, chronological study of the monuments have been made phase-wise along with incriptions and mason marks. The site of Ibadat-Khanah which Akbar founded for religious and philosophical discussions has been identified with fair amount of certainty. The Agni-Kunda of so-called Jodha Bai's Palce, Hiran-Minar, and other monuments have been discussed with new interpretations according to contemporary historical records. ;Contents: (i) Introduction: Terrain and water-system of Fatehpur Sikri: Pre - and Proto-History of Sikri area. (ii) Archaelogical survey and surface exploration of the Sikri area. (iii) Excavation at Birchhabili-Tila at Sikri. (iv) Jaina Tirthankara sculptures and inscriptions. (v) Jaina Srutidevi Saraswati (dated 1010 AD). (vi) Medieval Sikri (circa 10th-16th century AD). (vii) Archaeological study of Akbar's Fatehpur Sikri. (viii) Archaeology of the Anup-Talao (circa 1576 AD). (ix) Archaeology of Akbar's Ibadat-Khanah (1576-82). (x) Akbar's Ganga-Sagar. (xi) Retrospect and conclusions of the study.;
ISBN 13: 9788173053221
ISBN 10: 8173053227
Edition: New Delhi
Year: 2008
Subject(s): Archaeology
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