Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans
Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
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Author: Jean Deloche
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Language: English
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Edition: 2013
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Pages: 147
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 28 cm x 21.5 cm
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Weight: 630 gm
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ISBN: 9788184701937
About the Book
Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans is a detailed historical and cartographic study of defensive structures in the Tamil region, reconstructed through rare eighteenth-century French archival maps. The book examines the architectural features, strategic layouts, and military significance of ancient forts documented during the colonial period. Through careful analysis and illustrative support, the author provides insight into regional defense systems, urban planning, and the interaction between indigenous fortification traditions and European documentation. This volume is an essential resource for historians, archaeologists, and readers interested in South Indian military architecture and colonial-era cartographic records.
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Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans
Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans
Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
-
Author: Jean Deloche
-
Language: English
-
Edition: 2013
-
Pages: 147
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 28 cm x 21.5 cm
-
Weight: 630 gm
-
ISBN: 9788184701937
About the Book
Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans is a detailed historical and cartographic study of defensive structures in the Tamil region, reconstructed through rare eighteenth-century French archival maps. The book examines the architectural features, strategic layouts, and military significance of ancient forts documented during the colonial period. Through careful analysis and illustrative support, the author provides insight into regional defense systems, urban planning, and the interaction between indigenous fortification traditions and European documentation. This volume is an essential resource for historians, archaeologists, and readers interested in South Indian military architecture and colonial-era cartographic records.
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Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
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Author: Jean Deloche
-
Language: English
-
Edition: 2013
-
Pages: 147
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 28 cm x 21.5 cm
-
Weight: 630 gm
-
ISBN: 9788184701937
About the Book
Ancient Fortifications of the Tamil Country as Recorded in Eighteenth Century French Plans is a detailed historical and cartographic study of defensive structures in the Tamil region, reconstructed through rare eighteenth-century French archival maps. The book examines the architectural features, strategic layouts, and military significance of ancient forts documented during the colonial period. Through careful analysis and illustrative support, the author provides insight into regional defense systems, urban planning, and the interaction between indigenous fortification traditions and European documentation. This volume is an essential resource for historians, archaeologists, and readers interested in South Indian military architecture and colonial-era cartographic records.













