The place of performance in a landscape of conquest: Raja Mansingh's akhārā in Gwalior.

In the forested countryside of Gwalior lie the vestiges of a little-known amphitheatre (akhārā) attributed to Raja Mansingh Tomar (r. 1488–1518). A bastioned rampart encloses the once-vibrant dance arena: a circular stage in the centre, surrounded by orchestral platforms and an elevated viewing gall...

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Published in:	South Asian History & Culture Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 78 - 110
Main Author:	Singh, Saarthak
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2020
Subjects:	History of performing arts History of architecture & state Hydraulic structures
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost