Indian Architecture

By: Ernest Binfield Havell

Written in 1913, Ernest Binfield Havell's Indian Architecture presents a revolutionary perspective that views the history of building in India as a living expression of national thought rather than a dry list of styles. Havell argues that the true "Indianness" of the country's monuments-from the early Hindu temples to the grand Mughal masterpieces like the Taj Mahal-is the result of a continuous indigenous craftsmanship tradition rather than foreign Saracenic or Persian influence. This book acts as both a rigorous historical survey of major sites like Agra and Bijapur and a critical plea for the preservation of Indian handicraft against modern departmentalized construction methods

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9370715320
• ISBN13: 9789370715325
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Tamilnadu Book House
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"