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Synopsis Art is the symbol of the culture to which it belongs, acquiring its style of expression in relation to it. The culture of India was always spiritual and the development of all arts and architecture took place against this background. Indian art, archaeology and culture has undergone various changes through the ages owing to many political, social and religious upheavals. India has a rich treasure of art reflecting its culture and civilization that gives an impression of the heritage of our ancient days and clearly points out towards tremendous embodiment of its vastness and uniqueness. The book "Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage of India", besides presenting detailed discussion on Indian classical art, painting forms, music, dance, architecture, monuments, sculpture, dresses, toilet, ornaments, amusement, recreation, metalwork, jewellery, handicrafts, silks, pottery, and carpets of ancient and specifically medieval India, also shows how these were impacted upon by Puranas and have influenced the spirit of man and colonization. In nutshell, it is the depiction of Indian art, archaeology and cultural heritage since pre-historic through medieval to the modern times. Readership: Students, scholars, teachers, historians, sociologists and general readers having inclination towards great treasure of Indian art, archaeology and cultural heritage.