The city in South Asia
Traces the interweaving of four themes, including the economic bases of urbanization, the built environment, living in the city and multi-city networks. With case studies in each chapter focusing on specific cities, the book provides reference for chronological periods and particular places or processes
History
xv, 283 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
9780415343558, 9780203483282, 9780415574266, 0415343550, 0203483286, 0415574269
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The ancient heritage
The sacred city and the fort
Emporiums, empire, and the early colonial presence
Space, economy and public culture in the colonial city
Languages of space in the contemporary city