It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Harappan Architecture and Civil Engineering by Jagat Pati Joshi
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For the first time ever, this book gives a full view of Harappan architecture and engineering. It begins with the history of the discovery of the Indus Civilisation, from Alexander Cunninghan, through Marshall to Wheeler and recent excavators. It delineates the genesis and growth of urban architecture of the Harappans through the various discoveries from about twenty sites in the Indian subcontinent. It discusses the Harappan settlement pattern, its distribution in different ecological zones, and the regional variation in their architectural edifices. The architectural genius of the Harappans has been elucidated by a thorough treatment of the various aspects of town planning, fortification, gateways, streets, lanes, houses, drainage system, bathing floors, platforms for houses. The outstanding buildings such as the Great Bath, the granaries at Mohenjodaro and Harappa and the College Building at Mohenjodaro have been discussed in great detail.
Harappan Architecture and Civil Engineering by Jagat Pati Joshi is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.
This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Harappan Architecture and Civil Engineering aloud.
Harappan Architecture and Civil Engineering is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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