Art and Architecture of the Telugu Cola Temples

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Author : V. K Mohan
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kaveri Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1996
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover  ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8174790071
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788174790071
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1300 grm

About The Book

The present volume is a pioneering study highlighting art and architecture in Andhradesa based on artistic style. It is confined to Pakanadu which geographically corresponds to the south-eastern coastal tracts of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the lower Pennar region. The Telugu Colas of Nellore were an important ruling family who controlled this region during 12-14 century A.D. and it was during this period the Pakanadu region reached height of excellence in all spheres especially in the field of art and architecture.

About the Author

Dr. V. K. Mohan obtained his masters degree in 1971 from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, M. Phil. in 1991 from Nagarjuna University and Ph. D. in 1994 from Telugu University, Hyderabad. Since 1978 he has been teaching in the Department of History at S.V.R.M. College, Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh. He is a member of Indian History Congress, Andhra Pradesh History Congress and Founder President of Guntur District History Association. He has contributed research papers to annual sessions of History Congresses and National Seminars. He is a writer and also editor for Indian history books published by School of Correspondence Courses, Nagarjuna University.