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_aKonishi, M. A. _918113 |
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| 245 | _aJaisalmer : life and culture of the Indian desert | ||
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_bD. K. Printworld (P) Ltd. _c2013 _aNew Delhi |
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| 505 | _aCONTENTS CONTENTS Acknowledgements vi History and Culture of Jaisalmer The "Golden City" in Desert 1 —M.A. KONISHI An Overview of Jaisalmer - 2 Rajasthan or Rajputana, the Land of the Rajputs 3 Geographical Setting of Jaisalmer 14 Historical Background of Jaisalmer 18 Town Planning of the Fortified City 28 Jaisalmer Fort, Citadel, Palaces and Temples 32 Haveli—The Typical Structure of Jaisalmer 33 Some Important Places in and around the City 48 Jaisalmer as the Cultural Centre — Religion, Art and Literature 56 Village Life of the Thar Desert 69 —Kodai KONISHI The Living Site 70 Social Structure in Villages 76 Religious Life 85 Fairs and Festivals 94 Diversity of Religions 96 The World of Folk Art and Performance 97 Changing Mode of Life: Towards Modernization 103 Glossary 147 Bibliography 151 Plates by OKI MORIH1RO Description of the Plates by M.A. KONISHI | ||
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