Draft:Mandan Vastukaar
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Sutradhar Mandan was a 15th-century architect and scholar from the Mewar region. He worked in the royal court of Maharana Kumbha and is known for writing several important texts on architecture and sculpture.[1][2][3]
He is believed to have guided the construction of Kumbhalgarh Fort. His works are studied for insights into temple design, palace construction, and Vastu Shastra.[4]
Major Works
[edit]- Rajavallabha – Covers building designs and ancient machines.
- Prasadamandana – Describes palace and temple construction.
- Devata-Murti Prakarana – Explains sculpture and deity forms.
- Rupamandana and Vastumandana – Focus on layout and decoration.
Legacy
[edit]Mandan's books are important guides on traditional Indian architecture. His ideas helped shape many royal buildings in medieval India.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Motilal Banarasidas Publishers Delhi. Vastu Mandan Of Sutradhar Mandana By Dr. Anasuya Bhowmick.
- ^ Sutradhara Mandan. Prasadamandanam.
- ^ eGangotri. Raj Vallabh Mandanam.
- ^ "The Jain Foundation". Retrieved 2025-07-21.
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