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Cosmic architecture in India : the astronomical monuments of Maharaja Jai Singh II

by Andreas Volwahsen

An examination of the 18th-century Indian observatories commissioned by Maharaja Jai Singh II, analysing their architectural and scientific importance. This volume includes colour photographs and technical drawings of these astronomical sites.

Accession 17711 ISBN 379132506X Publisher Prestel
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