CONTENTS Foreword vii Preface xi List of Illustrations xix Introduction xi 1. History of Magadha 1 The Antiquity and Individuality of the Architecture and Culture of Magadha 1 Splendour of'Rajagria 2 Pataliputra 20 Affinity with Indus Valley Culture 24 Mahavira and Gautama Buddha 25 Greek Invasion: Influence of Indian Arts 27 Maritime Activity in Ancient India 28 Need for Extensive Archaeological Excavations in Magadha 28 Asoka's Creative Genius 29 TheMahabodhi Temple 30 Brahman and Buddhist: Common Stock 35 Spread of Indian Architectural Arts 36 Upheaval of'Gupta Arts and Culture 39 Pala Emperors 41 Glory ofNalanda 43 2. The Message of Magadha 49 Influence of Nature 49 Dawn ofBuddhahood 50 Art and Peace 52 The City of Siva 53 Strength of Hinduism 54 3. Magadha Architecture Under Moslem Rule 58 4. Collapse in British India 59 Cultural Outlook on Life 62 Nature and Architecture 64 5. Modern Architecture in Magadha 69 6. Agency for resuscitating the Architecture of Magadha 76 Bibliography 81 Explanatory Notes on Illustrations 85 Appendix 93 Opinions 94 Appreciations 96 Magadha Architecture and Culture 109 Plates 115 Index 129