Srinagar
Subtitle: an architectural legacy
By: Feisal Alkazi
Publisher: Lotus Collection; Roli Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9788174369185
Subjects: History; Cultural property; Islamic architecture; Historic buildings
Description: "A unique part of India that is associated with the best living traditions in craft, cuisine, houseboats and shikaras, rushing mountain streams and snow-clad mountains, Srinagar (Kashmir) is a garden of paradise. This book explores the history and architectural legacy of this 500-year-old city by bringing to life its rich past, with its different eras of rulers who made this a part of their empire. To understand the present context of the city, the book takes on a series of walks giving you a chance to get a sense of the architectural legacy, as well as the dynamic interplay of civic life, religion, and trade in the city"--Publisher's description.
Notes: "An INTACH Roli guide."

Includes bibliographical references (page 216) and index.