Ancient Cholistan, Archaeology and Architecture [Hardcover]

Dr. Mohammad Rafique Mughal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 1997

B & W Pictures & Line Drawings: 142 Colour Pictures: 28 Size 31.25cm x 23.50cm

Cholistan - An arid and hostile land of exotic subcontinent of India for the milleiums and now mostly part of the southwest Pakistan is full of history of the heroic deeds of it's inhabitants known for their valour, honour and dignity. Its archaeological treasures could be the envy of any civilization.

Editorial Reviews

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"A brilliant script which has opened new chapter of Harappan research. Mughal's careful research and analysis will provide a source of study for generations". -- Dr. Michael Jansen, Professor and Dean, Aachen University, Germany

"Mughal's exploration and research in this formidable region certainly ranks as an Herculean accomplishment and as one of the most important scholarly contributions to South Asian archaeology since the discovery of Mohen-jo-Daro". -- Dr. Louis Flam, in Studies in the Archaeology of India and Pakistan, 1986

"This survey is a landmark in the history of the archaeology of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent, providing us with a clear image of the evolution of the settlement patterns from the prehistorical periods till the historical time..." -- Dr. Jean-Francois Jarrige, Director, Musee Guimet, Paris France

"This volume represents a monument in the study of South Asian archaeology. Rafique Mughal offers us a pioneering analysis of Harappan settlement patterns and new insights into the formative processes and nature of the Indus Civilization". -- Dr. C. C. Lamberg-Karlovsky, Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Anthropology, Harvard University, USA

A magnificent job and a landmark accomplishment not only for discovering and recording so many sites but for the sensitive and meaningful way the author has described them. Everyone will have to acknowledge that the scale of contribution of Dr. Mughal is foundational to the whole study of the early human culture in that part of the subcontinent". -- Professor Walker A. Fairservis Jr.,Dept of Anthropology and History, Vassar College, USA

From the Publisher

"This book is a splendid report on the pioneering archaeological research undertaken by Dr. M. Rafique Mughal in Cholistan. His discoveries along the Hakra River have revolutionized our understanding of the Harappan Civilization. Dr. Mughal's contribution to South Asian archaeology ranks with those of Sir John Marshall, Ernest J. H. Mackay and M. S. Vats and their excavations of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. Rafique Mughal is our modern day Sir Aurel Stein".

Dr. Gregory L. Possehl, Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania, USA. In his book on Harappan Civilization and Rojdi (1989), he wrote, "Mughal's findings on the Pakistan side of the border represent one of the most impressive archaeological feats of this century in the subcontinent".

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Ferozsons (November 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9690013505
• ISBN-13: 978-9690013507
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,510,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary book on Cholistan & Indus Valley Civilization, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ancient Cholistan, Archaeology and Architecture (Hardcover)

It is certainly an extraordinary books from world's leading Indus Valley Civilization expert. Books gives a unique insight into Cholistan, breaking new grounds with research and findings. Spectacular pictures and footage. My salute to Dr. Mughal and I look forward to seeing more books from Dr. Mughal.

This book is probably rare collectors item for lovers of Archaeology and Indus Valley Civilization.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on Cholistan, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ancient Cholistan, Archaeology and Architecture (Hardcover)

Books on this particular subject are non-existent. This is the first book on Cholistan and its archaeology. For those who do not know, a lot of mystery surrounds Cholistan and its archaeological sites. For those who are from Sindh talk about some heavenly curse which wiped out the civilization and plagues anyone who tries to research.

Dr. Mughal has indeed been very daring in line of his research and has broken the myths of mystery and secracy. He is truly the first one to bring rich cultural hertiage of Cholistan and its links with oldest Indus Valley Civilization of Pakistan.

It is wonderful to read the research of Pakistan's only Indus Valley Civilization expert and former Director General of Archaeology and Museums.

I read this book in Pakistan about a year ago.

Munaza Yakoob