Ellora (Monumental Legacy) (Hardcover)

by M. K. Dhavalikar (Author) "Of the 1200 rock-cut caves in India about 1000 are located in western India, more particularly in the state of Maharashtra [Fig. 1.1]..." (more)
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Celebrated for its lofty temples and gigantic sculptures carved between the middle of the sixth and tenth centuries, Ellora has a rich artistic and architectural history. In this book, Dhavalikar offers an introduction to the magnificent world of Ellora caves and monuments--their history, patronage, religion, and iconography.

About the Author
Dhavalikar is Retired as Director and Professor of Archaeology, Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune..

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195654587
• ISBN-13: 978-0195654585
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
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