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.c41.s25.263
Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v6.c41.s25.263
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Before the next point is taken into consideration, the term ‘Indian architecture’ needs elucidation. Geographically, structures of whatever origin and style built anywhere and at any time in India, may bear the designation. Like modern scientific inventions, such as telegraphy, radio, gramophone, etc., architectural ornaments and styles of pillars, arches, domes, etc., migrate all over the civilized world. Thus structures with some distinguishing features of various European, Byzantine, Persian, and Mogul styles may be visible in India. They are not, however, usually designated as works of Indian architecture, which is generally understood in the restricted sense of Hindu architecture only.