A dip back into the history of architecture and buildings in the country reveals a continuous courtship with natural stone, be it granite, marble or any other variety.. Not only were the iconic buildings of India built totally in stone, the buildings also served as a fertile ground for the erstwhile stone artisans to reveal their prowess, the astounding carvings on them continuing to leave the onlooker speechless even after many centuries.
A dip back into the history of architecture and buildings in the country reveals a continuous courtship with natural stone, be it granite, marble or any other variety.. Not only were the iconic buildings of India built totally in stone, the buildings also served as a fertile ground for the erstwhile stone artisans to reveal their prowess, the astounding carvings on them continuing to leave the onlooker speechless even after many centuries.
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