Urban India Cultural Heritage, Past and Present

This book discusses the importance of socio-spatial patterns in cities that are embedded in the cultural heritage and self-understanding of a society, showing that Indian cities follow different urban concepts. In nine episodes (nine is a sacred figure), it highlights the principal influences and so...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bornberg, Renate
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Cities, Heritage and Transformation
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • India in nine episodes
  • India – some insights
  • Planning theories
  • Of ancient times
  • At home
  • Public spaces
  • Gods and the city
  • Kings and the city
  • Muslims and the city
  • The British and the city
  • Outsiders and the city