{"product_id":"9789383243167","title":"The Punjab: Building the Land of the Five Rivers","description":"\u003cp\u003e•2017 marks the 70th year of Partition\u003cbr\u003e•This book crosses one of the greatest cultural and religious divides in history, through the medium of architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe division of India and Pakistan left a scar on history. This book acknowledges the countries' turbulent pasts, respectful of the cultural and religious clashes that have shaped them into their present-day forms. However, it also seeks to search beyond this rift. It finds a shared heritage in the marvelous city of Punjab, whose legacy branches out in all directions. Focusing specifically on Punjab's architecture, from its ancient pre-Islamic buildings to constructions inspired by the Mughal and Sur empires, this book treats old and new as parts of a cohesive chronology. Sikh as well as Sufi shrines are featured, and the religious and cultural traditions that birthed Punjab's resplendent temples are explored in depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the history as well as urban planning of Punjab, looking at cities that best represent its urban morphology and cultural legacy: Lahore and Amritsar. It presents an insight into the architectural legacy of Punjab on both sides of the border, India and Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marg Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060335395056,"sku":"9789383243167","price":47.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789383243167_p0.jpg?v=1763675862","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789383243167","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}