The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c7.18

c7.18

It will probably be a revelation to modern architects to know how scientifically the problems of town planning are treated in these ancient Indian architectural treatises. Beneath a great deal of mysticism, which may be scoffed at as pure superstition, there is a foundation of sound common sense and scientific knowledge which should appeal to the mind of the European expert. The most advanced science of Europe has not yet improved upon the principles of the planning of the garden cities of India based upon the Indian village plan as a unit.