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The Forts Of Rajasthan - Crown
English
166 (Throughout Colored Illustrations)
About the Book
Rajasthan has the worlds richest
lineage of forts. This books bracing
narrative captures this heritage with
ramparts and bastions resonating with
the song and verse of Rajasthan across
slope and sand, rock and river.
The easy-to-read book comes from
home-schooling and history trails
that took the authors to the forts,
enabling a blend of pen and camera for
a well-rounded portrayal. The book,
second in the series after The Forts
of Bundelkhand, flags the space for
amateur history-enthusiasts to invigorate
understanding of how the past influences
the present.
The charisma of Rajasthans forts has
led to this book. It acknowledges the
lofty standing of these history-citadels as
a pivotal reference point for promoting
heritage protection and awareness of
sites that are the building blocks of
local, regional and national identity.
Research methodology tools help go
beyond the annals-and-antiquities
approach. The Forts of Rajasthan
recognizes the scope for refurbishing
insights and revisiting assumptions.
About the Author's
RITA and VIJAI SHARMA were in the
Indian Administrative Service. Rita
studied Physics at Miranda House, Delhi
and Agricultural Economics at Cornell
University where she obtained a Ph.D.
Vijai has law degrees from Lucknow,
University College London and Harvard
Law School.
They worked as secretaries to the
government of India and in various
departments and districts of Uttar
Pradesh. Rita was secretary to the National
Advisory Council. Vijai was a Member of
the National Green Tribunal and Chief
Info
166 (Throughout Colored Illustrations)
About the Book
Rajasthan has the worlds richest
lineage of forts. This books bracing
narrative captures this heritage with
ramparts and bastions resonating with
the song and verse of Rajasthan across
slope and sand, rock and river.
The easy-to-read book comes from
home-schooling and history trails
that took the authors to the forts,
enabling a blend of pen and camera for
a well-rounded portrayal. The book,
second in the series after The Forts
of Bundelkhand, flags the space for
amateur history-enthusiasts to invigorate
understanding of how the past influences
the present.
The charisma of Rajasthans forts has
led to this book. It acknowledges the
lofty standing of these history-citadels as
a pivotal reference point for promoting
heritage protection and awareness of
sites that are the building blocks of
local, regional and national identity.
Research methodology tools help go
beyond the annals-and-antiquities
approach. The Forts of Rajasthan
recognizes the scope for refurbishing
insights and revisiting assumptions.
About the Author's
RITA and VIJAI SHARMA were in the
Indian Administrative Service. Rita
studied Physics at Miranda House, Delhi
and Agricultural Economics at Cornell
University where she obtained a Ph.D.
Vijai has law degrees from Lucknow,
University College London and Harvard
Law School.
They worked as secretaries to the
government of India and in various
departments and districts of Uttar
Pradesh. Rita was secretary to the National
Advisory Council. Vijai was a Member of
the National Green Tribunal and Chief
Info
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Published January 1, 2020
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July 24, 2020
Rajasthan has the world's richest lineage of forts. Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Mewar, Jaipur are the famous tourist destinations in Rajasthan. This book talks about many famous and not so famous forts of Rajasthan like Bayana, Bharatpur, Deeg, Nagaur.
It also talks about their rulers, the strategic importance of forts, historical importance and much more. It's an overall guide into history of Rajasthan and a glimpse into it's rulers.
Rajasthan's forts have charisma. They have so many interesting stories hidden in them, it's time for us to revisit & cherish the past & evaluate our history❣️
This book is filled with beautiful pictures of the forts. It feels as if we are having virtual tour of this beautiful state😍😍
For a history buff this book is a treat!!!
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MUST MUST READ!!
It also talks about their rulers, the strategic importance of forts, historical importance and much more. It's an overall guide into history of Rajasthan and a glimpse into it's rulers.
Rajasthan's forts have charisma. They have so many interesting stories hidden in them, it's time for us to revisit & cherish the past & evaluate our history❣️
This book is filled with beautiful pictures of the forts. It feels as if we are having virtual tour of this beautiful state😍😍
For a history buff this book is a treat!!!
.
.
MUST MUST READ!!
February 28, 2022
Good book telling short stories behind all the major and minor forts in Rajasthan including more famous ones like Chittor, Kumbhalgarh and Jaipur and also the non famous ones like Alwar, Bayana, Deeg etc. What roles did king owners of each of them played while shaping History of Rajasthan and in turn History of India. Since the scope of this book is to cover all major forts, it won't go into detail (for e.g. architectural details) about any of the fort. In conclusion, a good starter book for anyone looking about info on forts of Rajasthan. I just wish book had relied more on pictures to describe the forts along with description.
January 18, 2023
Nice pictures and stories. Combining fact and myths. Good book if you are traveling or interested in forts of Rajasthan
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