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The complete history and engineering of the archaeological structures of the site are explained in the present volume. The history of Delhi and the evolution of Indo-Islamic architecture is introduced briefly. The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, the famous 1600 year old Gupta- period corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar located in the courtyard and the Qutab Minar discussed in detail. Other archaeological monuments described include Iltumish's Tomb, the Alat Darwaza and Allaudin's Madrassa. The Lal Kot area is elaborated in the final section. Fascinating historical anecdotes and stories related to the complex are presented. All archaeological excavations at this site are reviewed to highlight significant finds. Profusely illustrated with maps, line, drawings and photographs, the book embodies the latest researchers on the subject and will fascinate not only the scholar and serious student but also the lay reader.

About the Author :
Professor R. Balasubramaniam has vast experience in teaching corrosion and research activities related to materials - hydrogen interactions, corrosion and Indian archaeometallurgy. After graduating in metallurgical engineering from the Banaras Hindu University in 1984 with a gold medal, he completed his PhD in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA in 1990.He has, since then, been teaching and conducting research at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards like the BHU University Gold Medal (1984), BHU Ghandhy Gold Medal (1984), Indian Insititute of Metals Vishwa Bharathi Award (1984), Indian National Science Academy Young Scientist Award (1993), Humboldt Fellowship from the German Government (1996), Materials Research Society of India Medal (1999) and Metallurgist of the Year (1999) awarded by the Government of India. The widely published author is on the editorial board of several international journals. His significant research work on the famous 1600-year old Gupta period corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar, located within the Qutab complex, has received national and international acclaim.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9788173052934
  • Publisher: Aryan Books International
  • Publisher Imprint: Aryan Books International
  • Height: 200 mm
  • No of Pages: 164
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 817305293X
  • Publisher Date: 08 Jan 2007
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 40 mm


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