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Description:
DEEP IN THE THAR DESERT, behind
endless waves of sand
dunes lies Bikaner, one of the most interesting centers of
later Indian art. In this great town of red sandstone, with
richly decorated houses rising high over its bustling streets,
stands Bhanwar Niwas, the most magnificent of the famed
havelis belonging to the Rampuria family.Commissioned by the
late Seth Bhanwarlalji Rampuria in 1927, the architecture of
the haveli and its interiors is a fascinating blend of Indian
and European styles.DEEP IN THE THAR DESERT, behind endless
waves of sand dunes lies Bikaner, one of the most interesting
centers of later Indian art. |
