Muslim Architecture in Pakistan: Aspects of Public Welfare - Shaikh, Khurshid Hasan
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This study, the first of its kind, is based on the architectural documentation and photography done by the author. The historical monuments studied in this book include baolies (step-wells), caravanserais, baradaries, kos minars, bridges, hammams etc. which were meant for the welfare and comfort of the public. These were constructed during the Muslim rule in the areas now forming Pakistan. The book is illustrated with photographsand 19 plans of some select baolies (step-wells), caravanserais, baradaries and hammams. The book would be of special interest to the scholars and students of Muslim architecture.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
This study, the first of its kind, is based on the architectural documentation and photography done by the author. The historical monuments studied in this book include baolies (step-wells), caravanserais, baradaries, kos minars, bridges, hammams etc. which were meant for the welfare and comfort of the public. These were constructed during the Muslim rule in the areas now forming Pakistan. The book is illustrated with photographsand 19 plans of some select baolies (step-wells), caravanserais, baradaries and hammams. The book would be of special interest to the scholars and students of Muslim architecture.
Autorenporträt
Born on 4 April 1929, Khurshid Hasan Shaikh holds a postgraduate degree in General History and diploma in Archaeology from Rome University. Apart from in-service training, he received specialized training in the fields of Archaeology and Museology from foreign institutes. He served the Federal Department of Archaeology from 1952-1988, retiring as Director General. His contribution has been varied and multi-faceted ranging from archaeological research, conservation and preservation of cultural heritage to the development of museums, organization of special exhibitions of cultural relics both at home and abroad, and serving many commissions and committees set-up by the Government of Pakistan and specialized organizations. Mr Hasan served as a UNESCO Expert in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (1985). He is Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, London, as well as of the Pakistan Historical Society, Karachi.