Urban Development in India

By:

Bhattacharya, B

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi; Concept Pub.; 2006Edition: 2nd rev. edDescription: 337 pISBN:

9788180692406

Subject(s):

Urbanization

DDC classification:

307.76 BHA

Summary: This book traces the history of urban development in India from Stone Age to the present. Taking stock of the cultural setting prior to urban development in the country, it discusses at length the beginning of urban phase, the progress of the Harappan culture and the origin of the city builders. Further analysing the factors contributing to urbanisation since the early historical period, it makes an appraisal of urban set up from medieval period to the end of the Muslim rule. It also examines the role of European settlements in Indian urban development. The state of urbanisataion in the twentieth century and India's comparative status in the world perspective find place in the discussion as well.

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This book traces the history of urban development in India from Stone Age to the present. Taking stock of the cultural setting prior to urban development in the country, it discusses at length the beginning of urban phase, the progress of the Harappan culture and the origin of the city builders.

Further analysing the factors contributing to urbanisation since the early historical period, it makes an appraisal of urban set up from medieval period to the end of the Muslim rule. It also examines the role of European settlements in Indian urban development. The state of urbanisataion in the twentieth century and India's comparative status in the world perspective find place in the discussion as well.

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