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64 articles for “Architectural Heritage”
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Recreating Mughal Garden in a Contemporary Park: Case study Sundar Nursery, New Delhi
Abstract: The research on Islamic gardens spans across a huge panorama of examples starting from the inception to the climax of designed gardens such as the famous gardens of the Alhambara in Spain and the Taj Mahal at Agra. Where most volumes of research address the architecture and the ‘paradise symbolism’. Addressing gardens of the Islamic world as ‘paradise gardens’ is a complete misnomer rather a narrow way of looking at …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Study of Architectural Features and Stability of Ancient Military Defence Type Island Fort of Medhakot in Konkan Coast of India
Abstract: The Medhakot or Murud Janjira is a Water Fort (Jal Durg) and it is categorized under Sea Island Fort of India. It was constructed primarily by Raja Ram Rao Patil, Chief Kolis of Rajapuri Village in 16th Century. It was known as Medhakot Fort in coastal region of Koliwada. Later it was captured by Sidis [1] who had been occupied it until the independence of India in 1947. The fort …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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“How culture impacts the development of a city- Building science of Ujjaini as mentioned in Meghduta.”
Abstract: Ujjain city is more than culture and tradition. It is a resemblance to India’s powerful history as well as philosophies of town planning models. Being the city of Great rulers like King Vikramaditya and the great poet Kalidas, it is also a living example of heritage. This historical and ancient city is 5000 years old and known to be the best city in Adi Brahma Puran. Ujjainihas been the capital …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Mixed-Use Development: Their Impact on the Traditional Bazaar in Historic Cores of Cities
Abstract: Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand which is a medium-scale city nestled in the foothills of Himalayas. It combines a unique setting of historic bazaars, colonial-era architecture, and growing modern urban developments. This research will assess how modernization and mixed-use urban development in Dehradun influence traditional bazaars to shape their interaction with contemporary commercial space. While there has been substantial research into either the cultural and economic significance of traditional …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–26 Read article