Unruly Monuments: Disrupting the State at Delhi's Islamic Architecture

Reading age: 12 years and up
Print length: 370 pages
Language: English
Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.69 x 22.86 cm

Name: Unruly Monuments: Disrupting the State at Delhi&#x27;s Islamic Architecture
SKU: 9781009345170
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SKU: 9781009345170

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Explore Delhi’s rich Islamic architecture from the Sultanate and Mughal eras in “Unruly Monuments.” This insightful book, perfect for readers aged 12 and up, reveals how these ancient structures were transformed into modern tourist attractions and spaces for leisure and study during the colonial and postcolonial periods. Discover the fascinating resistance that made these monuments “unruly,” challenging state narratives and exposing the nation’s complex relationship with inclusivity. Delve into picturesque landscapes, museums, imperial displays, and the everyday lives connected to these Indo-Islamic monuments. “Unruly Monuments” unearths hidden histories and analyzes the shaping of archives, offering a captivating look at the presences and absences that define India’s architectural heritage.

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Category: History Tag: Aditi Chandra