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About The Book: The Architectural Antiquities of Western India by Henry Cousens is a detailed survey of historic sites across Western India, including ancient temples, mosques, caves, and forts. As a pioneering archaeologist, Cousens meticulously documented these structures through photographs, sketches, and descriptions, providing one of the earliest comprehensive records of the region’s architectural heritage. His work remains an invaluable resource for historians and archaeologists, preserving insights into India’s rich cultural past and influencing later studies on Indian architecture and archaeology. About The Author: Henry Cousens (1854–1933) was a Scottish archaeologist and photographer known for his extensive documentation of India’s and Pakistan’s historical monuments. He joined the Archaeological Survey of India in 1881 and became Superintendent in 1891, serving until 1910. His meticulous surveys, sketches, and photographs of temples, caves, and stupas, particularly at Sanchi, set high standards for archaeological documentation. Collaborating with James Burgess, his work gained lasting recognition and remains a crucial resource for historians and archaeologists today. The Title 'The Architectural Antiquities Of Western India written/authored/edited by Henry Cousens', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370972025 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 164 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India, Architecture. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.