CONTENTS Introduction Aim Objectives Framework of the thesis Research Methodology Scope and Limitations Chapter 1:The Physical process of ‘Layering’ 1.1: Introduction of layer 13 1.2: How do layers work? 15 1.3: Layering in architecture 17 1.4: Layers of architecture in popular culture 19 1.5: Spatial layers 20 Chapter 2: Understanding the Layering in Indian Palace Architecture 2.1: Introductions 25 2.2: Why only Indian palace architecture? 25 2.3: Layer of growth 27 2.4: Layer of movement 29 2.5: Layer of transition 35 2.6: Layer of spatial organization 41 2.7: Layer of material 49 2.8: Layer of structure 53 2.9: Layer of architectural style 59 2.10: Layer of protection 71 CHAPTER 3: Introduction of The Banswara Palace 3.1: Introduction of Banswara city 83 3.2: History of Banswara city 83 3.3: People of Banswara 85 3.4: Culture of Banswara 85 3.5: Lakes of Banswara 85 3.6: Introduction and brief history of palace 85 3.7: Predecessors and short history 87 3.8: Reason for the selection of case study 87 3.9: Measure drawings 91 Chapter 4: Rajmahal palace of Banswara: resultant of merging layers 4.1: Layer of growth in Banswara palace 119 4.2: Layer of movement in Banswara palace 121 4.3: Layer of transition in Banswara palace 123 4.4: Layer of spatial organization in Banswara palace 125 4.5: Layer of material in Banswara palace 137 4.6: Layer of structure in Banswara palace 143 4.7: Layer of architectural style in Banswara palace 149 4.8: Layer of protection in Banswara palace 157 Conclusion Bibliography Illustration Credits Acknowledgements