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An Introduction to Indian Art, Part I (Class 11)

NCERT · NCERT

The standard base for art and architecture questions — stupas, temples and sculpture.

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Indian Art and Culture

Nitin Singhania · McGraw Hill

Covers architecture, painting, music, dance and religion in one exam-oriented book.

UPSC Prelims UPSC Mains State PSC
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Reference

The Wonder That Was India

A. L. Basham · Picador

A timeless, beautifully written survey of ancient Indian civilisation.

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