Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture - North and South India
author: Michael W. Meister
edition: 1986, American Institute of Indian Studies
pages: 6147
Topic: History
Chapter 27 - Gurjara-Pratiharas of Kanyakubja
This chapter describes Gurjara-Pratiharas of Kanyakubja located on page 73 in the book Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture (North and South India) compiled by Michael W. Meister, George Michell and M. A. Dhaky. These books deal with Indian temples from the early centuries. South India developed the Dravidian style while North India expressed symbolic experimentation of the divine manifestation.
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Impact of Vedic Culture on Society [by Kaushik Acharya]
King: Bhojadeva [Bhojadeva] Dynasty: Gurjara Pratihara [Source: USVAE, No-29, (Vol. 6), Page No: 181-184] Dynasty: Pratihara Title: Jodhpur Inscription of Pratihara Bauka The current location of the record: Jodhpur, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan Date: c. 837 CE. King: Bauka Dynasty: Pratihara [Source: USVAE, No-30, (Vol. 6), Page No: 185-191] Title: Ghatiyala Inscription of Kakkuka The current location of the record: Ghatiyalia, former Jodhpur State, Rajasthan Date: c. 861 CE....
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A Historical Study of Kaushambi [by Nirja Sharma]
from Ahoganga Parvata to Soreya, from Soreya to Sankasya, from Sankarya to Kanyakubja and thence to Udumbara, Aggalapura and Sahajati, the last-mentioned place being reached also by boat....
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India [by Remadevi. O.]
Rajashekhara mentions that ladies of Kanyakubja were very fashionable and hence women of other regions followed the hairstyles and fashion of dress adopted by the Kanyakubja ladies. Hair Care: As mentioned in the introduction, good hair is an object of beauty ever. Sukeshi is a common expression denoting a beautiful lady. Usually women grew long hair. Men also grew their hair up to shoulders. They took much care in maintaining their beautiful hair....
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