About the Book: Art And Architecture: Remains in the Western Terai Region of
Nepal
"Terai region of Lumbini Zone situated between Narayani and Rapti rivers is an
important site for the Buddhist as well as Archaeologist. This region was
associated with the Sakyas and Koliya at Kapilvastu and Ramagrama (Devadaha)
respectively in ancient period. Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha,
Kapilvastu, capital town of Sakyas, Ramagrama (Devadaha), maternal house of
Buddha, and other ancient archaeological sites are located in this region. This
book throws light on history, archaeological sites, identification of ancient
Buddhist sites, especially Lumbini, Kapilvastu and Ramagrama, art, architecture
and touristic importance of the region.