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About The Book: Henry Hardy Cole’s Third Report of the Curator of Ancient Monuments in India for the Year 1883–84 builds upon his earlier conservation work. It details restoration and maintenance activities at prominent monuments, including temples, mosques, and ancient ruins across British India. Cole discusses structural repairs, the impact of weathering, and the importance of using traditional materials. He also advocates for greater governmental support and legal protection of heritage sites. This report reflects his growing expertise and dedication to preserving India's rich historical legacy. About The Author: Henry Hardy Cole (1843–1916) was a British army officer and an archaeologist associated with the Archaeological Survey of India. He contributed significantly to the preservation and documentation of Indian historical monuments during the British colonial era. Cole served as the first Curator of Ancient Monuments in India and published works on architecture and sculpture. His efforts laid groundwork for heritage conservation in India, blending military discipline with scholarly research. The Title 'Preservation of National Monuments: Third Report of the Curator of Ancient Monuments in India For the year 1883-84 written/authored/edited by Henry Hardy Cole', published in the year 1884. The ISBN 9789371334396 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 209 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 3rd Report