Description
This spectacular compendium details the origin, history, and profound cultural importance of the government-managed museums in Rajasthan, India. The collections administered by the Government of Rajasthan illustrate the glorious, vibrant heritage of the erstwhile Rajputana kingdoms, serving as custodians of India’s most magnificent royal history.
Housed in historic cities—including Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Mandor, Mt Abu, Pali, Sikar, Ahar, and Udaipur—these museums display an unparalleled sampling of India’s best royal collections, rare archaeological findings, and exquisite local crafts.
Highlighting the rich cultural legacy of Rajasthan, this book offers a concise overview of the themes defining these collections, along with mentions of the legendary royal figures and visionary experts who envisaged these museums. It serves as an engaging visual record of superb artworks, presented as a meticulously categorized catalogue of significant objects, stone sculptures, miniature paintings, antique weapons, terracotta ware, and decorative arts in stunning colour photographs. Complete with a highly informative appendix, this guide holds immense value for scholars and stands as a breathtaking resource for those waiting to explore Rajasthan’s regal past.
Museums of Rajasthan
Edited by Dr. Chandramani Singh
Book Specifications:
- Category: History / Museum Studies & Heritage
- Pages: 208 pages
- Dimensions: 10 x 12″ (254 x 305mm), Hardcover
- Date of Publishing: 2009
- Language: English
- Rights Available: World rights
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Introduction
- Rajputana Museum: Ajmer
- City Palace Museum: Alwar
- Museum at Lohagarh Fort: Bharatpur
- Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum: Bikaner
- Museum at Fateh Prakash Palace: Chittorgarh
- Rajmata Devendra Kumari Museum: Dungarpur
- Sawai Man Singh Town Hall Museum: Jaipur
- Government Museum: Jaisalmer
- Government Museum: Jhalawar
- Sardar Museum: Jodhpur
- Braj Vilas Palace Museum: Kota
- Museum at Zanana Bagh: Mandor
- Government Museum at Raj Bhavan: Mt Abu
- Bangar Museum: Pali
- Rajkumar Hardayal Singh Museum: Sikar
- Site Museum at Ahar: Udaipur
- Government Museum: Udaipur
- Appendix (Details of Featured Museums, Other Museums of Interest)
- Credits
About the Editor & Collaborator:
Dr. Chandramani Singh is a noted scholar of art history, sculpture, and museology. She currently serves as Director (Documentation) at Jawahar Kala Kendra.
Jawahar Kala Kendra, based in Jaipur, was established by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Rajasthan. Modelled on the Vedic Navagraha Mandala (nine planets) concept, this unique cultural centre focuses on preserving traditional art forms, sustaining handicrafts, and keeping folk art alive.
