Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v6.c37.64

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To Mr. S. C. Mukerjee, B.A., G.D.ARC., A.I.I.A., the architect, more than a courtesy reference is necessary. He has supplied all the line-drawings, which needed a unique skill and personal interest in order to keep up the spirit and details of the texts. I am also indebted to him for working out the original plan of the Svastika Mansion. Mr. G. A. Sewell, the chief draughtsman of the Government Central Press, who got his training in Roorkee Engineering College, has cleverly redrawn the much-altered ground-plan and the present elevation of the house. Messrs. Zaidi Brothers, who, among all the local photographers consulted, had the courage and enthusiasm to take up the task, have supplied the photographic views which needed considerable skill. To both of them I record my thanks. For occasional technical assistance and guidance from time to time I am indebted to Mr. D. H. R. Rao, the University Engineer; Mr. Asutosh Gupta, the Assistant Engineer of the local Municipality; and Mr. T. A. Otto, a retired Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department, of considerable building experience and of very generous and scholarly temperament.