Tomar Architecture of Gwalior (1486-1526 A.D).: Potential Precursor to Mughal Architecture

By Prof. R. Nath

This work studies Raja Mansingh Tomar of Gwalior and the Tomar monuments (viz. palaces, gates, tanks etc) which have survived in the Gwalior Fort. Though it had a very short time span of 40 years (1486-1526), it was a potential precursor to the versatile and prolific architectural style of the Imperial Mughals of India. Chapters: (1).Historical Background: Mahārānā Kumbhā of Mewar (1433-68) -10-13(2).Rājā Mānsingh Tomar of Gwalior (1486-1516) -14-16(3).'Paurs' (Gates) and Tanks of Gwalior Fort -17-21(4).'Chaurāsī Khambhā' (the Hall of 84 Pillars), Gwalior Fort -22-26(5).'Vikram Mahal' and 'Kīrtti-Mandir', Gwalior Fort-27-32(6).'MĀN-MANDIR' and the 'Hāthyā-Paur' (the Elephant Gate), -33-59 Gwalior Fort (7).'Hindola-Paur' and 'Gūjarī-Mahal' Complex, Gwalior Fort -60-67(8).Characteristic Features of Rājā Mansingh Tomar's Style -68-71References --72-75Appendix - A, B, C & D -76-82Plates -83-116

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08BWFKDKP
• ISBN13: 9798657552003
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"