Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-385). 505-00 The value of π known to Sulbasūtrakāras -- Geometry as known to the people of Indus civilization -- Parkinson's third law and the state of development of geometry as given in the Śulbasūtras -- Examination of soil for foundation of buildings and of townships -- Soil stabilization by early Indian methods -- Classifications and specifications of timber -- Classifications and specifications of building stone -- Indian specifications for building materials and construction -- Specifications for brick masonry according to Samarāṅgaṇa Sūtradhāra -- Plinth of structures (Upapiṭhas and Adhiṣṭhānas) -- Pillar (Staṁbhas) -- Walls of Prāsādas -- Doors -- Pavilions (Maṇḍapas) -- Temple tower (Śkhara) -- Gateways of South Indian Temples (Gopuras) -- Vimāna Prāsāda -- Vāstupadamaṇḍala -- Classification of Prāsādas according to Aparājita Pṛcchā -- Town planning (Nagara rachanā Śāstra) -- Roads in India -- Irrigation engineering in India -- Development of water supply system in India -- Indian ships -- Development of engineering and technology in India from 100 BC to 1000 AD as revealed in Rājataraṅgiṇī -- Gold -- Copper, brass and bronze -- Silver -- Iron.
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