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THE HERITAGE CLUB NEWSLETTER

APRIL - JUNE 2020 VOL. 17 No. 2

Indian
architecture, with
beautiful structures,
and
chiselled sculpture! here is a lot that we can learn from
architecture. It is a window to the
T past. Studying the fascinating
In India, ancient architectural elements, we learn about
architecture how the people lived, what they
covers a wide believed in, what their societies were like,
range, from the
wooden large and so on.
palaces described by ancient Architecture has always been part of our
travellers, to the magnifi cent lives. While it is hard for us to fi nd buildings
rock-cut structures and the and structures from so many years
fascinating baolis. Indian ago, archaeological remains, sketches,
architecture down the ages excavations, and writings by travellers have Maths Mastery
evolved refl ecting varied styles helped us understand how things were in
and structures. The archaeological sites of the
the past. As important as town planning
Indus Valley Civilization indicate
It is essential that we become is today, it held great importance even in that the Harappan people had
aware of our multifaceted the ancient times. Harappan planning and a mastery in mathematics. They
architecture to understand and architecture was very meticulous. While the not only developed a detailed
appreciate the structures, and description of Pataliputra tells us about the scale but also had knowledge of
the skill and hard work that go regal nature of the city, Sanchi refl ects the circles, squares, and rectangles.
behind their construction and beliefs of the time, and the Chola Temples They also knew how to
designing. show the architectural genius of the rulers use a compass.
and the craftsmen.
CONTENTS
Let us learn about our amazing ancient
Ancient Architecture 1
archi tecture!
Amazing Architects 2- 3
Rock-Cut Marvels 4
Rock-Cut Marvels
Towering Temples 5
Harappan Story 6
Pride of India – Pataliputra 7 The manner of construction in rock-cut
Splendid Sanchi – The Great Stupa 8 architecture is very fascinating. First, the
Enchanting Ellora 9 door was made from the rock face, then
Ancient Wonders of India! 10 - 11 they moved inwards and constructed
Magnifi cient Mahabalipuram 12
the rooms by
Great Living Chola Temples 13
cutting the
Rani Ki Vav 14
inside of the hill.
Our Ancient Marvels 15 - 16
Ancient temples
Play the Game – Monument Name! 17
were also built
Monument Watch 18
from top to
Heritage News 19
bottom!
Prize Winners, What’s Next? 20 Illustration by: Avishi Gotam, VI G, ASN Sr. Sec.
School, Mayur Vihar - I, Delhi
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