Jain, Shikha and Vinay Sheel Oberoi (Editors). Incredible Treasures, Autumn 2021 | Edited Book | 00801987

Preface: Eric Falt

Foreword: Amitabh Kant

Introduction: Shikha Jain and Vinay Sheel Oberoi

Cultural Sites

1. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Professor Amareswar Galla

2. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)

3. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)

4. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)

5. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar (2016)

6. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Elephanta Caves (1987)

7. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Ajanta Caves (1983)

8. Cultural Sites: Vanguards of Enlightenment From the Rock Shelters to the Stupa and the Temple: Ellora Caves (1983)

9. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Janhwij Sharma

10. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)

11. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)

12. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)

13. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Great Living Chola Temples (1987, 2004)

14. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Sun Temple, Kon rak (1984)

15. Cultural Sites: Patrons of Stone Symphonies The Rise of Temples and Temple Cities: Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)

16. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Amita Baig, Shikha Jain, Jyoti Pandey Sharma

17. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (2014)

18. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Qutb Minar and Its Monuments, Delhi (1993)

19. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)

20. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Historic City of Ahmadabad (2017)

21. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Agra Fort (1983)

22. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Fatehpur Sikri (1986)

23. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)

24. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Red Fort Complex (2007)

25. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic LegacyMonuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Taj Mahal (1983)

26. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013)

27. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)

28. Cultural Sites: Creators of A Syncretic Legacy Monuments, Mausoleums, Forts and Cities: Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019)

29. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: Rohit Jigyasu and Kiran Joshi

30. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)

31. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: Mountain Railways of India (1999, 2005, 2008)

32. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)

33. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (2018)

34. Cultural Sites: Colonial Designers and Modern Architects New Forms for an Old Civilisation: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016)

Natural Sites:

35. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Sonali Ghosh and V. B. Mathur

36. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014

37. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)

38. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Western Ghats (2012)

39. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Sundarbans National Park (1987)

40. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Kaziranga National Park (1985)

41. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)

42. Natural Sites: The Sylvan Landscapes of India From the Himalayas and Eastern Forests to the Western Ghats: Keoladeo National Park (1985)

Mixed Site:

43. Mixed Site: The Mountain God An Icy Summit: Sonali Ghosh and Shikha Jain

44. Mixed Site: The Mountain God An Icy Summit:Khangchendzonga National Park (2016)

The Nomination Process

Sites on the Tentative List

Bibliography

About the Contributors

Image Credits

Index