Udr-Udaipur
Author: Shikha Jain
ISBN: 978-8494933035
Price: Rs. 649.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Udaipur, located in eastern Rajasthan State of India, was founded as the capital of erstwhile Mewar kingdom in the 16th century. It is a unique and diverse living cultural heritage with its multiple layers of historic fabric and a network of lakes. This guidebook will showcase its rich repository of Mewari art and architecture. It is divided into two main sections. The first covers the founding of the city, its evolution and growth since 16th century and its heritage (tangible and intangible) types including lakes and stepwells, gates and city wall, forts and palaces, havelis, temples, public buildings and memorials, historic gardens and various crafts clusters within the city. The second section of the book will focus on special itineraries designed to experience the living heritage of the historic city. The six city walks cover various streets and city spaces. The book is published in collaboration with The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur.
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 100 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8494933035.
About the Author
The author, architect Shikha Jain, is the Director of DRONAH and has vast experience in cultural heritage of India ranges from steering conservation projects for various state governments to preparing conservation plans funded by international organisations such as the Getty Foundation, World Monuments Fund and advising ASI on World Heritage.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8494933035
- Publisher
- Altrim Publishers
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Udaipur, located in eastern Rajasthan State of India, was founded as the capital of erstwhile Mewar kingdom in the 16th century. It is a unique and diverse living cultural heritage with its multiple layers of historic fabric and a network of lakes. This guidebook will showcase its rich repository...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Shikha Jain.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for how beautifully it brings Udaipur’s living heritage to life. It’s not just history on a page—you walk through lakes, palaces, streets, crafts clusters, and everyday spaces that shaped the city over centuries. With clear context and thoughtfully designed city walks, it lets you experience Udaipur like a local historian and an explorer at once. Perfect if you enjoy architecture, culture, and meaningful travel.
- Published by Altrim Publishers.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 100.
Catalog Description
Udaipur, located in eastern Rajasthan State of India, was founded as the capital of erstwhile Mewar kingdom in the 16th century. It is a unique and diverse living cultural heritage with its multiple layers of historic fabric and a network of lakes. This guidebook will showcase its rich repository of Mewari art and architecture. It is divided into two main sections. The first covers the founding of the city, its evolution and growth since 16th century and its heritage (tangible and intangible) types including lakes and stepwells, gates and city wall, forts and palaces, havelis, temples, public buildings and memorials, historic gardens and various crafts clusters within the city. The second...
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