Cave Temples Of Ajanta And Ellora

Book Details
Author: Dr. Dulari Qureshi
Publisher: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan
Edition: 2012
ISBN: 9788180902956
Pages: 148 (Includes both color and black & white illustrations)
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 1 kg
Year of Publication: 2012
Country of Origin: India

Author Information:
Prof. Dulari Qureshi, who recently retired as a Professor and Director of the Department of Tourism Administration, has made significant contributions to scholarly circles, particularly through her works on historical monuments of national importance. Her notable books include The Art and Vision of Aurangabad, Daulatabad Fort, Rock Cut Caves of Western India, and several others. Additionally, she is one of the editors of four volumes of the Encyclopedia of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Islamic Architecture.

She has written 712 articles, features, and interviews on heritage, art, and architecture, published in national newspapers like The Times of India and Indian Express, state-level newspapers such as Maharashtra Times, Koksatta, and Sakaal, and local publications like Lokmat Times. Her articles have also been featured in the special news magazine Art and Glamour.

In addition to her writing, Dr. Qureshi has contributed research articles to several national research journals and has provided consultancy services for heritage site promotion and visitor management, particularly at Ajanta and Ellora, for organizations like JICA and MTDC. She also contributed to the design of websites for Aurangabad Tourism and was a scriptwriter for a documentary titled Aurangabad: A Land of Hidden Treasures.

Dr. Qureshi has received several prestigious awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, a state-level award from the 75th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Parishad, and recognition from the Tourism Promotion Guild for her efforts in promoting Aurangabad as a major tourist destination. She continues to contribute internationally by delivering lectures on Ajanta and Ellora, with her recent lecture at Wisconsin University in Madison receiving high praise.