Deccan Heritage / edited by Harsh K Gupta, Aloka Parasher-Sen and D.Balaubramanian

By:

Gupta, Harsh K. (ed.)

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Hyderabad; Orient Longman/University press; 2000Description: 253 pISBN:

8173712859

Subject(s):

Biodiversity

DDC classification:

333.7 DEC

Summary: This book is a collection of articles by experts from different fields on one of the most unique and probably also the oldest land formations the Deccan Plateau. The Deccan, south of the Vindhyas up to the Krishna-Tungabhadra Basin, a part of Peninsular India, was famous during the 11th to 18th centuries for its sculpture, history and especially for its importance in diamond mining and cutting. A majority of the present generation are unaware of the importance of the Deccan and its role in the cultural and societal advancement, in the export of diamonds, its handlooms, its rich biodiversity, wildlife, and its literature, civilization and gold exploration. This collection of articles reflects the past glory of the region and hopes to regenerate interest among students and professionals.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Gandhi Smriti Library	333.7 DEC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		87226

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This book is a collection of articles by experts from different fields on one of the most unique and probably also the oldest land formations the Deccan Plateau. The Deccan, south of the Vindhyas up to the Krishna-Tungabhadra Basin, a part of Peninsular India, was famous during the 11th to 18th centuries for its sculpture, history and especially for its importance in diamond mining and cutting. A majority of the present generation are unaware of the importance of the Deccan and its role in the cultural and societal advancement, in the export of diamonds, its handlooms, its rich biodiversity, wildlife, and its literature, civilization and gold exploration.

This collection of articles reflects the past glory of the region and hopes to regenerate interest among students and professionals.

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