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"The Islamic Heritage of Bengal" by George Michell is a volume that aims to introduce the principal monuments of Islamic Bengal, shedding light on their distinctive features and architectural traditions. The book highlights the unique coherence of these monuments, which share regional characteristics in their forms, materials, techniques, and ornamentation. It emphasizes the importance of preserving these brick buildings, many of which are at risk of deterioration due to the tropical climate and lack of proper maintenance, while also drawing attention to the often overlooked heritage of Bengal's Islamic sites divided between India and Bangladesh. Contents: Foreword George Michell Introduction - Enamul Haque Islam in Bengal - Richard M. Eaton Inventory of key monuments - Catherine B. Asher Classification of mosques according to ground plan - Syed Mahmudul Hasan Reflections on the Adina Mosque at Pandua - Yolande Crowe The early Muslim monuments at Bagerhat - Johana E. van Lohuizen de Leeuw Eight Sultanate mosques in Dhaka District - Perween Hasan The Mughal and post-Mughal periods - Catherine B. Asher Hindu-Muslim artistic continuities - David McCutchion A note on Louis Kahn's mosq

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Author

George Michell (editor)

Publisher

Unesco; United Nations Educational

Published

1984

Language

EN

ISBN

9789231021749

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Architecture, History, Islam

Updated

2026-03-24