Name: Jaisalmer: Art, Architecture and Tourism
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
ISBN: -

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Book details

xiv+136p., Plates; Maps; 29cm.
Hardcover
English language
Shubhi Publications
24.01.2008
ISBN 10: 9788182901186

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Jaisalmer: Art, Architecture and Tourism

Ranbir Sinh (Author)

4 of 5 3 reviews

Synopsis The culture life of the people of Jaisalmer is fascinating. This book is based largely on the personnel experiences, narratives of the local people gathered during several visits in addition to references drawn from historical records about Jaisalmer. I owe gratitude to Mr. Anupam Mishra of Gandhi peace Foundation, New Delhi and Shri Bhagwan Das Maheshwari, the great old man of Jaisalmer who have been not only instrumental in attracting my attention to Jaisalmer but also helping me in gathering relevant information incorporated in this book. Attempt has been made to present vital aspects of the life of the people, the cultural ambience and the architectural beauty of Jaisalmer in a descriptive and lucid manner incorporating certain historical incidents and accounts that were of great significance in the shaping the character of Jaisalmer. In spite of the introduction of modern symbols of technology, Jaisalmer holds its traditional identity and great attraction among the Indian as well as foreign tourists and scholars even to this day as highlighted in various chapters. The architectural beauty and various elements that have gone into shaping the city of Jaisalmer have not yet been fully explored and have the potential to keep the visitors attracted for years to come. It is presumed that the readers will get ample information about the character of Jaisalmer through the pages of this book and attempt further exploration in their own individual way. As a unique milestone in the history of architecture the structures of Jaisalmer need great attention in regard to conservation as well as preservation.

Sunil Kumar Excellent book on Jaisalmer
This is perhaps the first illustrated and well written book about Jaisalmer depictings especially the story of heritage ponds, temple at Lodarva and above all the imapct of tourism on the life, environment and culture of the people of Jaisalmer. Nowhere else one can find such lucid details and cautions as in this book.
Amrita Phaugat A researcher's paradise
For the first time I came to know so many unkown things about Jaisalmer that no previous book has ever described. The author might have done painstaking investigations. The books is a valuable addition to scholarly investigation as it contains descriptive accounts accompanied by photographs for those who are interested in meticulous observation of the heritage of the people of India.
Dr. V.K.Srivastava, Exclusive book on Jaisalmer
This is the only exclusive book on Jaisalmer that I could locate after visiting a number of book stores in Delhi/New Delhi and enquiries from friends. The book is unique as it covers issues not discussed so far or published earlier. The language is simple yet superb and photo quality very good.