Author: Pruscha Carl
Place: Ahmedabad
Publisher: AADI Centre
Year: 1994
Pages: 96
Source: Donated by Charles Corres
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: Architectural Photography
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C4R3
Accession No: B385
Contents: 1- Foreword 2- Introduction 3- Jaisalmer 4- Jodhpur 5- Udaipur 6- Jaipur 7- Ahmedabad 8- Summing Up 9- References
Abstract: *Indian City in the Arid West* by Kulbhushan Jain (1994) explores the architecture and urban planning of ancient Indian cities, focusing on the first and second phases of urbanization. Using literary and archaeological sources, the book examines the historical development of town planning, especially in India’s arid western regions. It analyzes planning principles, urban layouts, and architectural features, comparing elements across different periods to show continuity and adaptation. The study offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of Indian urban spaces, highlighting how early planning concepts influenced later city development within their historical and cultural contexts.