Extensive coverage of Buddhist (Stupas and Chaityas), Dravidian (Chola and Pandya temples), and Islamic (Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar) styles.
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It includes numerous sketches and diagrams designed to explain technical terms and structural concepts rather than just providing "pictorial effect". Holistic View: history of architecture by gk hiraskar pdf
This is perhaps the most valuable section for Indian students, as it covers the subcontinent's rich heritage extensively: