A pioneering work of great merit shall prove to be of great value to the students of architecture. This book presents the intricate History of Architecture in a very simplified manner. The characteristic features of Art & Architecture as practised at various times under different empires and rulers have been presented in a suitable and systematic manner. Contents: (1) Architecture of Indus Valley Civilisation, (2) Architecture of Vedic Period, (3) Architecture Under Mauryas, (4) Architecture Under Shunga Saatvahans, (5) Architecture of Gupta Period, (6) Architecture Under Chalukyas, (7) Architecture Under Rashtrakutas, (8) Architecture Under Pallavas, (9) Architecture Under Cholas, (10) Architecture Under Chandelas, (11) Architecture Under Gangas, (12) Architecture of Regional Domains.