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NATURE AS REFLECTED IN THE ART & ARCHITECTURE OF KHAJURAHO (And other Chandella Sites)

By :- S.K. Sullerey

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Pages: xiv+114

Format: HB

ISBN-13: 978-81-86787-17-5

Place: New Delhi

Edition: 1st

Publisher: ABI

Size: 22cm x 28cm

Product Year: 2011

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The Chandellas of Jejakabhukti (present Bundelkhand region of U.P. & M.P.) were great rulers, warriors and builders of their times. Their cultural achievements were more significant than their political achievements. They decorated their kingdom with forts, palaces, temples, tanks, lakes and gardens, which were mainly centred in the cities of Mahoba (U.P.), Kalanjara (U.P.) and Ajaigarh (M.P.) and to lesser degree in towns of Dudhahi, Chandpur, Mandanpur and Deogarh, all in Uttar Pradesh. But none of these places could be compared in magnificence with Khajuraho which was adorned by the Chandellas with beautiful temples, tanks, lakes and gardens. According to literary tradition, the place had originally eighty-five temples, but only twenty-five remain in different stages of preservation. In the art of Khajuraho every aspect of human life ? from birth to decay, every phase of our imagination ? realistic or otherwise, is depicted with great delicacy through the chisel of the artists of the Chandellas. Much work has been published on the different aspects of Chandella art and architecture. But no attempt has been made so far to study the reflection of environment on the Chandella art and architecture. Jejakabhukti is a beautiful region with rich flora and fauna that is set against the lovely and picturesque landscape ? a definite inspiration for the Chandella artists. An attempt has been made in the present volume to study the reflection of nature on the basis of literary and archaeological sources. The present book will be useful to scholars, researchers, tourists and general readers and is a valuable contribution to Indian art in general and Chandella art in particular.

Preface v List of Abbreviations xi List of Illustrations xii Introduction 1 1. Geographical and Historical Background of Chandella Art and Architecture 13 2. Main Centres of Chandella Art and Architecture and Their Natural Surroundings 25 3. Geographical Environment 43 4. Forestry and Wildlife 59 5. Animals and Birds 71 6. Water Resources and Their Impact 85 7. Resume 99 Genealogy of the Chandella Dynasty 103 Bibliography 105 Index 109

Dr. S.K. Sullerey (b. 30th November 1942), Professor and Head of Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology and Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.), retired in the year 2004. Subsequently he was selected as Fellow in the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla from the year 2004 to 2007. Professor Sullerey has directed explorations and excavations in Mahakoshal region of Madhya Pradesh. He has also published numerous research papers in reputed journals. His prestigious publications include: 1. Ajaigarh Aur Kalanjara Ki Deva Pratimayain, New Delhi: Ramannanada Vidya Bhawan, 1987. 2. Heritage of India: Past & Present (Essays in Honour of Professor R.K. Sharma) (2 vols.), edited jointly, Delhi: Agam Kala Prakashan, 1994. 3. Prachin Bharat Ka Itihasa, written jointly, Bhopal: Hindi Granth Academy, 1997 (4th Edition). 4. Smarika, edited jointly, published on the occasion of 23rd Annual Session of Madhya Pradesh Itihass Parished held at R.D.V.V., Jabalpur (M.P.). 5. Kalachuri: Rajvansh Aur Unka Yug (2 vols.), edited jointly, New Delhi: Aryan Books International, 1998. 6. Kalanjara, Banda (U.P.), 2001. 7. Chandella Art, Delhi: Aakar Books, 2004.

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