The Great Temples of India, Ceylon, and Burma

Language: English. About The Book: The Great Temples of India, Ceylon, and Burma is a scholarly work exploring the architectural and cultural significance of ancient temples in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar (Burma). Written by Raja Rajendralal Mitra, the book delves into the evolution of temple architecture, offering detailed descriptions of structures and their artistic elements. Mitra analyzes the influence of religion, politics, and local traditions on temple design, providing insight into the spiritual and social fabric of South and Southeast Asia. His work emphasizes the grandeur and historical importance of these temples, contributing to the study of South Asian architecture and heritage. About The Author: Raja Rajendralal Mitra (1822-1891) was a pioneering Indian historian, cultural researcher, and polymath. As the first Indian president of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, he significantly contributed to the Bengali Renaissance. Mitra's scholarly works, including The Antiquities of Orissa and Bodh Gaya, focused on ancient Indian history, archaeology, and philology. He was instrumental in deciphering historical inscriptions and translating Sanskrit texts. Known for his rational approach to history, Mitra faced criticism for his ethnic biases and uncritical acceptance of myths, yet his legacy as a modern historian of Bengal remains influential in Indian historiography. The Title 'The Great Temples of India, Ceylon, and Burma written/authored/edited by Rajendra Lala', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369200177 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 112 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 112.…