SBAS NO. 13.ARABIC AND PERSIAN INSCRIPTIONS OF BENGAL

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SBAS NO. 13. ARABIC AND PERSIAN  INSCRIPTIONS OF BENGALTk. 5000/US $ 100.

 

Inscriptions serve as a missing link to the past offering many historical clues not available elsewhere. Bengal seems to be one of the earliest regions to use Persian for architectural inscriptions. Arabic and Persian inscriptions form a significant element of Islamic architectural decoration due to their aesthetic appeal. They are rich in textual contents, artistic manifestation and diversity of forms. 

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SBAS NO. 12. Paharpur Alias Somapur Mahavihara – A World Heritage Site:

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SBAS NO. 12. Paharpur Alias Somapur Mahavihara – A World Heritage Site. Tk. 5000/US $ 100.

Paharpur or Somapur Mahavihara is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most prominent archaeological site in Bangladesh. This is the largest Mahavihara in South Asia. International Center for Study of Bengal Art (ICSBA) has taken the initiatives 

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SBAS NO. 11. Terradcotta of Bengal: An Analytical Study

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SBAS NO. 11. Terradcotta of Bengal: An Analytical Study, Zulekah Haque, 2014; Size: 11.5" x 9" pp. 344; plates 276, Map; Bibliography; Index; ISBN 978-984-33-6578-1; Tk. 4000/US $ 60.

 

This book on the Terracottas of Bengal, covers the discussion on terracotta plaques found in the archaeological sites and monuments in the Bengali speaking area of the Indian sub-continent. The area politically divided between India and 

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