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Conserving Taragarh Fort in Bundi

Taragarh Fort rises above Bundi’s historic landscape, where steep hills, painted palaces, reservoirs, temples, and old residential quarters form a closely…

Surveying the Jain Temples of the Jhalawar District

Jhalawar district occupies a distinctive position in Rajasthan’s cultural landscape. Its location near the Malwa plateau encouraged movement between central…

The Medieval Tombs of the Delhi Sultanate in Khatu

Khatu in Rajasthan’s Sikar district preserves an important group of medieval remains connected with the political, religious, and cultural networks of northern…

Conserving the Frescoes of Poddar Haveli in Nawalgarh

In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, painted havelis preserve a remarkable record of social life, commerce, religion, and artistic exchange. Their walls…

Epigraphical records of the Sun Temple at Jhalrapatan

The Sun Temple at Jhalrapatan is one of Rajasthan’s important early medieval monuments, valued for its architectural form, sculptural programme, and…

Jharokhas and Royal Light at Udaipur’s City Palace

The City Palace of Udaipur rises above Lake Pichola as a vast architectural ensemble shaped by successive rulers of Mewar. Its courtyards, gateways, balconies,…

The water tanks of Kumbhalgarh Fort: engineering and heritage

Kumbhalgarh Fort rises across the rugged Aravalli landscape of Rajasthan, where steep slopes, rocky ground, and seasonal rainfall shaped every aspect of…

Excavations at Bairat and the Buddhist Heritage of Rajasthan

Bairat, known in ancient sources as Viratanagara, occupies an important place in the archaeological history of Rajasthan. Located in the Jaipur region, the…

The inscriptions of the Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu

The Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu is one of Rajasthan’s most prominent pilgrimage centres and an important expression of the region’s religious, artistic, and…

Conserving Jal Mahal Amid Jaipur’s Water and Structural Pressures

Jal Mahal stands within Man Sagar Lake as one of Jaipur’s most distinctive heritage landmarks. Its setting gives the palace exceptional visual character, yet…