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Understanding Indian Havelis by Taiyaba Nalawala is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Haveli refers to traditional townhouses and mansions in India that have historical and architectural significance. They were privately owned structures hidden from public view that became popular under the Mughal Empire. Haveli design incorporated elements from Indian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture like courtyards and used materials like brick, stone, wood, and plaster. Gujarat and Rajasthan featured ornately decorated havelis owned by royalty and merchants that provided spaces for living, working
- Author
- Taiyaba Nalawala
- Language
- EN