Museums of Rajasthan

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Rajputana Museum : Ajmer. 2. City Palace Museum: Alwar. 3. Museum at Lohagarh Fort: Bharatpur. 4. Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum: Bikaner. 5. Museum at Fateh Prakash Palace: Chittorgarh. 6. Rajmata Devendra Kumari Museum : Dungarpur. 7. Albert Hall Museum: Jaipur. 8. Sawai Man Singh Town Hall Museum: Jaipur. 9. Government Museum: Jaisalmer. 10. Government Museum: Jhalawar. 11. Sardar Museum: Jodhpur. 12. Braj Vilas Palace Museum: Kota. 13. Museum at Zanana Bagh: Mandor. 14. Government Museum at Raj Bhavan: Mt. Abu. 15. Bangar Museum: Pali. 16. Rajkumar Hardayal Singh Museum: Sikar. 17. Site Museum at Ahar: Udaipur. 18. Government Museum: Udaipur. Appendix: Details of featured museums. Other Museums of interest. Credits.

"This compendium details the origin, history and importance of the government-managed museums in Rajasthan, India.

The spectacular collections administered by Government of Rajasthan and housed at Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Mandor, Mt Abu, Pali, Sikar, Ahar and Udaipur, illustrate the glorious heritage of the erstwhile Rajputana kingdoms. They display samples of India\'s best royal collections, archaeological findings and local crafts.

Highlighting the rich cultural legacy of Rajasthan, this book offers a concise overview of the themes of these collections, with mention of the legendary royal figures and experts who envisaged these museums. It is an engaging visual record of superb artworks in stunning colour photographs, presented as a catalogue of significant objects, sculptures, paintings, weapons, crafts, terracotta ware and decorative arts.

With an informative appendix containing useful information, this guide to Rajasthan\'s museums hold immense value for scholars, and serves as a resource for those waiting to explore Rajasthan." (jacket)