Author: Nilsson Sten
Place: denmark
Publisher: Curzon Press Ltd
Year: 1978
Pages: 230
ISBN: 0 7007 0061 5
Sub-Subject: Development
Keyword: Architectural History, City Planning
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C3R3
Accession No: B191
Contents: Preface Introduction: The Asai Highways New Delhi Chandigarh Islamabad Dacca Conclusion
Abstract: *The New Capitals of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh* (1973) by Sten Nilsson explores the planning and development of Delhi, Islamabad, and Dhaka as new capitals after British colonial rule. Published as part of the Scandinavian Institute of Asian Studies Monograph Series, the book examines the historical, political, and economic factors influencing each city’s selection and design. Nilsson analyzes urban planning approaches, architectural styles, and the broader societal implications of these projects. The monograph provides insight into how each newly independent nation shaped its capital to reflect national identity, political priorities, and development goals amid post-colonial challenges and aspirations.