Jaipur: A planned City of Rajasthan
Author: Vibhuti Sachdev & Giles Tillotson
ISBN: 9788494933012
Price: Rs. 2375.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Jaipur is especially famous for the strangeness of its monuments, whether it is the surreal silhouette the Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory of Jai Singh II, or the rococo facade of the HawaMahal, crossed by the winds. But, outside the walls of the palace, few visitors take the time to pace the shopping galleries of the bazaars. No one ventures into the courts or pushes the curiosity until entering the houses and talking with the inhabitants. In this book, contrary, authors approach dive into the heart of the city and its architecture in what she has most daily. If this book proposes a historical, urban, architectural and symbolic of the old center of Jaipur, it is not exclusively centered on the monuments of the city. The exploration of the districts has given us many discoveries and of happy surprises. This direct knowledge of the urban fabric has brought us, in passing, rediscover a number of accepted ideas about the layout and architecture of this large city.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: English, 192 pages. Reference ISBN: 9788494933012.
About the Author
Dr. Vibhuti Sachdev is Dean at Sushant School of Art and Architecture; Giles Tillotson is an eminent architectural historian and Senior VP at DAG.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9788494933012
- Publisher
- Altrim Publishers
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Jaipur is especially famous for the strangeness of its monuments, whether it is the surreal silhouette the Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory of Jai Singh II, or the rococo facade of the HawaMahal, crossed by the winds. But, outside the walls of the palace, few visitors take the time to...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for how it goes beyond postcard monuments to reveal Jaipur as a living, breathing planned city. With a deep dive into streets, bazaars, homes, and daily urban life, it reshapes what you think you know about Jaipur’s design. Richly analytical yet immersive, it’s a premium reference for architecture lovers, researchers, and anyone fascinated by how history, symbolism, and everyday life shape a great city.
- Published by Altrim Publishers.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 192.
Catalog Description
Jaipur is especially famous for the strangeness of its monuments, whether it is the surreal silhouette the Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory of Jai Singh II, or the rococo facade of the HawaMahal, crossed by the winds. But, outside the walls of the palace, few visitors take the time to pace the shopping galleries of the bazaars. No one ventures into the courts or pushes the curiosity until entering the houses and talking with the inhabitants. In this book, contrary, authors approach dive into the heart of the city and its architecture in what she has most daily. If this book proposes a historical, urban, architectural and symbolic of the old center of Jaipur, it is not exclusively...
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