Discover India: Monuments of India
What secrets lie within Fatehpur Sikri's walls? Which ancient sanctuary in Thanjavur has witnessed a thousand years of devotion? How does one stumble upon Thembang Fortified Village, and what tales do its inhabitants hold? The artists behind Ajanta and Ellora's breathtaking frescoes remain partly mysterious, yet their brilliance endures. Follow Mishki and Pushka as their grandmother, Daadu Dolma, whisks them across India's most magnificent architectural treasures. This isn't just a catalogue of old buildings. It's an invitation to wander through time itself, from primordial rock shelters adorned with ochre handprints to soaring fortifications that resisted conquest. Medieval temples stand alongside Mughal splendour, each structure whispering its own chapter of India's layered past. Young readers will find something to captivate them here, whether they're drawn to engineering marvels, spiritual sanctuaries, or the raw power of stone shaped by human ambition. Sonia Mehta crafts an engaging exploration that transforms monuments from textbook facts into living, breathing pieces of heritage worth discovering.
- Author: Sonia Mehta
- Publisher: Puffin
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-0143450092
- Pages: 64 pages