Maps from ASI reports Volume1-23 of Nalanda, Shravasti, Vaishali,Bodhgaya and New Delhi

 Nalanda, Bihar

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.94077/page/n127/mode/2up?q=Nalanda

Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.94077/page/n489/mode/2up?q=Nalanda

Vaishali, Bihar

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.94077/page/n157/mode/2up?q=Patna

Qila Rai Pithora, New Delhi

Cunningham Report for the year 1871-72, ( Volume IV) Delhi, Agra by J.D. Beglar & A.C.L. Carlleyle; Archaeological Survey of India

Dog parks: public spaces for house dogs in the city

 

Origin of research question

As citizens of a city we have some expectations from the government, which can be in terms of infrastructure facilities, public spaces and transportation facilities. We as human can voice our choices, but what happen to those who can’t voice their choice the way we do. Through this study I want to get an insight in the expectations of dog owner for their pets.

The idea came when I visited a cafe in Indranagar and I was seated next to a woman with her dog (Lamrador). The woman and the dog were enjoying their dinner but I noticed a change in behavior of people around them. Some of my friends thought it is not appropriate to allow dogs in public spaces whereas some pointed out, where else would the lady with a dog go on a Sunday? There were two sides of argument and it clearly creates a divide. Do we allow or not allow house dogs in public spaces and this work aims to study dog park areas and the need of such parks? To explore this further the study will examine dog park area in Cubbon Park.

Field observations

Now that there is a question to be studied deciding a field becomes crucial.  It would be best to choose the study where one can observe and document the phenomena. I spoke to few dog owners followed by an online search and found out that most people prefer dog park area in Cubbon Park. I was also told that Sunday is a good time to visit and that is the time when the dog park is open.

Cubbon Park is a lush green patch in the middle of Bangalore city. It is well connected by buses and metro. The park is around 120 ha. which is open on all days. The dog park area is beside State Central library. The field observations were carried out on Sunday (24.9.2017) from 8:00 am in the morning to around 9:00 am. It was a pleasant Sunday morning. There were 15 people inside the dog park area.

The dog park area is the area where dogs can be off leash. Dogs are allowed in other areas of the park too but they should be on a leash. There were people who were dog owner and there were people who didn’t have dogs but were playing with the dogs. I also took a round around dog park area and found there were more dogs on leash outside the dog park area. It raises questions as to is the dog park area not equipped or as to why do people prefer the area outside dog park.

Insights from interview

Based on my observations and I had prepared some general questions. The questions were  like, how often do they visit Cubbon Park and where else they can go. As I interviewed more people I got more knowledge which added more questions to my list like initiatives by the government and the role of NGOs. Here are some notes from interview.

How often do they visit Cubbon Park?

I interviewed 2 people out of which 1 said that he comes to Cubbon Park once a month and other said she come every Sunday and whenever there is a holiday. Here on they will be referred as respondent 1 and 2.

This was followed by respondent’s remarking that there is no other place for their house dogs. Some restaurants do allow pets but they do not provide dog food. Respondent 1 said “I don’t want to sit and eat a lavish meal while my dog is not able to eat”.  She prefers to visit TherPuP cafe in Whitefield which is a dog cafe. While other (Respondent 2) remarked that restaurants do allow them to get their home cooked food for dogs and that more and more restaurants are becoming pet friendly.

This was followed by respondent 1 informing me about a dog park area and in Whitefield which has agility equipment for dogs. I got to know that particular dog (buddy) had undergone a hip surgery and needed regular exercise. Also there is a new dog park in Domlur. An NGO called Ugly Indian have cleaned a garbage dumping area to create dog park.

When asked what can be done to improve dog park area. Both the respondents replied that the area should be increased and there should be some agility equipment. Interestingly that is the reason why people prefer to walk their dog outside the dog park area, as the dog park area is very small. Also respondent 1 told me that her dog (Buddy) is scared of other dogs and she prefers to walk him on leash outside the dog park area.

What are the initiatives by government organisations and what are their expectations as dog owner?

Respondent 1 told me that BBMP has taken up registering of dogs. In this process dog owners should register their dogs and pay fees of Rs 110/- followed by 100/- every year. This is a good initiative to keep a check on illegal breeding. She feels that since dog owner are being charged, the government can do much more than just the registration process. A good start can be allotting dog park areas in the existing parks in every locality. Both the respondents said that there should be more shelter homes for abandoned dogs and also hospitals with good doctors. As a long term initiatives we should have strict rules for abuse and abandoning of dogs.

Discussions

The aim of the study was to study dog park areas and the need of such spaces in Bangalore. This is a small study but from the field data and interviews it suggests that house dogs are an integral part of family. The dog owner or some people prefer to call themselves as dog parent, consider dogs as a family member and so it is right to say that they want their claim to public spaces. The most important insight from the study is the human animal relationship that the owner and dog shares. As respondent 1 said “they are like babies, they always want your attention”. There is a bond where the owner and pet understands each other’s needs. There is this feeling of care and love they share and it is not wrong to say that even dogs deserve a walk in the park, breathe the fresh air and get to have fun in their own way.

During the interview and from my observation an important point that rose was, is there any rules against dogs being off leash or are they not allowed in public place like malls, restaurants and parks? I observed that there were places outside the dog park area where dogs were off leash. Respondents told me that there are no strict rules and it all depends on acceptance by the society. Respondent 1 told me that she used to take her dog when it was a puppy to the mall and as it started growing in size she wasn’t permitted inside the premises, the guard told her, it is dangerous and it could bite someone. Given these situations the need of dog park is of utmost importance. It is not possible for every dog owner to commute to Cubbon Park every Sunday as the auto/cabs charge a lot for pets and also pet cab are costly.  From the study I found out as tax paying citizens with additional pet licensing fees by BBMP, the owner have some expectations from the government. The least they expect is in form of dog park area in their localities.

This study also raises an important question as to is there a divide between dog owner and people who don’t have dogs. After interviewing dog owner I am compelled to ask these same questions as to what do people without pets feel about allowing dogs in public spaces and is there a difference in views. Respondent 1 said that she had to vacate the house when she got a puppy and it took her a long and tedious house hunting process thereafter. She said “acceptance by the society can solve half the problems we face”.

The role of NGOs and BBMP is crucial. While studying the need of public spaces for dogs there are two important points that I came across:

1.      To create accessible public spaces:  TherPup dog cafe and Petboro dog park are doing a good work but it comes with a price which all dog owner may not be willingly to pay. Petboro which has dog park area charges around Rs. 200/- for 2 hours. The need to create dog park areas in existing locality should be encouraged and therefore dog owners of all income groups can have access to these areas.

2.      Dog health: The demand for public spaces is also due to the health factor. Dog owners feel that their pets need to exercise which they stay is not possible in the apartments and gated community.

This is a small study to understand the need of dog park in Bangalore. It gives a very basic understanding as to the expectations of dog owner. Based on this study,

·         We can further explore human-dog relationship,

·         Views of people on dog park area who don’t own dogs

·         To map and propose dog park areas in existing parks

Cities are moving towards rapid urbanization and with a change in our living style from independent houses to apartments, this also affect our pets. It is left to us as to how well we care and what facility we would like to provide for the animal that has been guarding us for centuries.

How to write Motivation letter for University Scholarship/Admission?

Motivation letter or Statement of purpose is a document required for admission in Master and PhD courses. I have come across many students asking this question as to how to write a Motivation letter some even asking for samples. IT is known that various consultancies charge a hefty amount to write motivation letter for the student. The scholarships are competitive and as a student one is desperate to excel. Let me tell you points that I consider while applying.

Know your audience

First of all you are writing this letter to the Selection Committee. Comprising of Professors who read hundred and thousands of letters so how do you stand out. It is important to know your audience, their research interest and what you can add to their program. I read every word about the program; their website, social media pages, research papers and profiles of Professor. This gives  me a good idea about what is the aim of the program. Now since you have selected this one particular program I am assuming your aim is somewhat the same. This is what you should reflect in your letter " that you are a perfect match for the program and this program is everything you have been looking for. 

Start early

Start writing your letter at least a month ahead of the deadline. Don't wait till the last week. Trust me things go wrong in that last week. What I suggest is make separate google docs for each application. Start by writing in bullet points and then elaborate. 

Structure of the letter

It is important to have a structure. I use the first paragraph to highlight my interests, academic excellence and publications. The first paragraph is like a summary. Another way to start the letter is to talk about a story or a book that motivated you. Use the second paragraph to talk  about internships, projects and work you did related to the program. Challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Most importantly write about your career aspirations and how this program would help in achieving it. 

It is not your CV

The selection committee has your CV, transcripts and certificates so please don't  repeat everything. The motivation letter is an opportunity for you to tell your story. Use this document to tell them about yourself, your interests. If it is a mobility program then write about why you want to study in those countries. I write about how I plan to use my time apart from the coursework. If you are interested in travelling write about the places you want to visit or write about the statues and paintings that you have always wanted to see.

Ask someone to proofread your letter

When in doubt get help. Ask your friends to proofread.  Discuss with them what they find interesting and what should be elaborated.

Don't throw big words

Write only about the work you have done. Don't use a technical term which you are not aware of. The letter and your CV will be talking points for the interview. My advice is to write about things that you are confident about.   

A day trip from Bengaluru to Shravanbelgola, Belur and Halebidu

Bangalore---Shravanbelgola--Belur--Halebidu--Bangalore.

This is the google map link to all the places.

Google map location link

At 7.30 a.m

We started this trip at 7.30 in the morning and stopped for breakfast on our way to Shravanbelgola.
If you are a couch potato like me, you probably wouldn't like the climb. It is around 700 steps. It is not a difficult climb, there are proper steps with railings. I would suggest that do go prepared with proper  shoes. The view from the top is worth the effort.

Our next stop was Belur. The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is a master piece of Hoysala workmanship. Belur was the capital of Hoysalas and later they ruled from Haleebedu, which is our next stop. Take time and explore the motifs on the temples. There are hundreds of stories engraved in stones.

Next, drive to Haleebedu. We first visited Jain Basadi and Kedareshwara temple.

Look out for those pillars. The ornate carvings on the pillars and the lathe turned patterns. This is also your photo op moment.

Head to Kedareshwara temple. 

By now it is time for lunch and we ate at Hotel Mayura Shantala, a KSTDC hotel which is right across Hoysaleshwara temple.

One can have lunch and enjoy the view of Hoysaleshwara temple as well.

If you are a history buff then I suggest that you go on  a short walk and find that fortwall.

Here are some location (lat, long) to start with.

For more details please refer: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12524-020-01272-8

On your next trip to Nandi hills visit this temple

 Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple 

ImageCourtesy:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoga_Nandeeshwara_Temple#/media/File:Bhoganandishvara_group_of_temples_(810_AD),_a_rear_view_of_shrines_in_Chikkaballapur _district.JP

Introduction 

Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple is situated on the outskirts of Bangalore, around 51km to the  North of the city. It is located in the foothills of Nandi hills, in the Chickballapur district.  (Figure 1). It is accessible through NH7. Nandi Hills is an important location in the cultural  and social history of Bangalore, with local ‘sthalapuranas’ (myths about a place) attributing it  to the place where Shiva performed his penance and as the origin of various rivers (Pennar 

(Kalvamanjali, 2014)1, Arkavati etc)2. In the modern history, it assumed importance as the fortress  of Tippu Sultan.3 George Michell has dated the temple back to the period of Nolambas, a  small Lingayat Kingdom that ruled the South Karnataka region. They were contemporaries of  the Rashtrakutas and grew under their patronage.4Though it was built around 9-10th A.D, it  houses various additions and inscriptions by the Rasthrakutas, Bana, Ganga, Chola, Hoysala  and Vijaynagara rulers. The temple comes under the Archeological Survey of India in the Bangalore circle as a protected monument. The entire complex measures 326,011 sq.ft in  area, oriented towards east.  

Figure 1: Google Earth image of showing Chickballapur Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple. 

  

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2Pinakini originates in Vishnugiri and flows into two directions, as South and North Pennar. Papakini, Palar,  Sarvamukhi, and Arkavati are the other rivers said to originate from the hills. But most of them have  disappeared now though ancient infrastructure for channelizing them exists to date.  

3http://horticulture.kar.nic.in/nandi.htm 

4 M. S., Nagaraja Rao (1983). The Chālukyas of Kalyā a: seminar papers. Mythic Society. pp. 39–41.

The temple is dated back to AD 806 through various Nolamba and Rastrakuta inscriptions.  Nolambadiraja and Govinda III of Rashtrakuta were the patrons of the temple then. There are  inscriptions also by Bana kings regarding grants for temple.  

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple houses three of the four lingas that are said to represent the  four Ashramas (Stages)5 of a man’s life, Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa.  The temple has lingas denoting the first three stages whereas the last one is located on top of  the hills, Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple. The temple  has three main shrines, dedicated to Bhoga Nandeeshwara, Uma Maheshwara and  Arunachaleshwara respectively. It also has minor shrines dedicated to Kooteshwara, Apita  Kuchambh, and Girijamba along with three Nandis. The temple enclosure also has three  stepped tanks, Vasantha Mantapas, Kalyana Mantapa in front of Uma Maheshwara and  Tulabhara Mantapa. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple also has a sculpture of of Herambha  Ganapati which is referred to as Simhamukha Ganapti in local texts (Kalvamanjali, 2014).  These are housed in three enclosures which contains main shrines, mantapas and the Thirtha  respectively.  

5 Chakkarath, P. (2005). What can Western psychology learn from indigenous psychologies?  Lessons from Hindu psychology. In W. Friedlmeier, P. Chakkarath, & B. Schwarz (Eds.),  Culture and human development: The importance of cross-cultural research to the social  sciences (pp. 31–51). New York: Psychology Press.

1. Enclosure Wall.  

The enclosure wall runs along the perimeter of the temple complex and is embellished with  nearly 180 colonnades which carries the stamp of Vijayanagara style of architecture(refer Fig  3). Rooms built in the corners of the enclosure served as accommodation for the devotees  who used to stay during the festivals and offer cooked food as Nivedyam. 

Figure 2: a) Enclosure wall; b) close view of pillar 

2. Mahanavami Dibba 

Mahnavami Dibba is located outside of the Gopura, on the right on a heightened platform. It  was built to perform rituals on the day of Mahanavami, 9th day of Dussehra festival. It was  also used to conduct rituals before war (Figure 4). The structure bears resemblance to the  Dibba in Hasararama temple in Hampi (Figure 4, 5, 6). 

Figure 3: Mahanavami Dibba

Figure 4: Dibba in Hasararama temple in Hampi 

Figure 5: Close view of pillars  

1. Newly Built Shrines 

The newly built shrines dedicated to Amman houses the resident deities associated with the  Kalyani.  

2. Stepped tanks 

Panchalinga Kalyani or Narasmihakunte as it is locally known, is located outside the Gopura  to the left(Figure 7). It is enclosed with ornate walls on all four sides and is accessible  through steps that start from outside the enclosure. It is not accessible from the main temple 

enclosure. Since it is located near the Durbar Hall/Dining hall, it could have been used for  non-religious purposes as well.  

The other stepped tank, located to the right is smaller in size and the style is distinctly  Vijaynagara (Figure 6). 

Figure6: Stepped tank 

Figure 7: Panchalinga Kalyani

3. Gopura 

Gopura or Gopuram is the Gateway ornate at the entrance of the temple seen in the Dravidian  Style Hindu temples in southern India. In Bhoga Nandishwara temple the gopura is of  Vijaynagara style. In the gopura we have noticed mythical character such as yali. There are  dwarf sculptures which are depicted as holding the weight and called Bharaputram. The  material used is granite (Figure 8). 

Figure 8: Gopura 

4. Arunachalashwara Shrine: 

Figure 9: Arunachalashwara Shrine

Two images of Chandrashekhara was found one is from Chola period and the other from later  Vijaynagara period by the archeologists in 1945 which was installed in the respective shrines.  From the architectural style it can be classified under the Dravidian one (Figure 10). The Adhishtana of the main shrine has carvings of Kutas and lion figures around them typical  of the Dravidian architecture. It also has Kapotas with nasika, jagati, gala, makara and  padma-pattika. The pranala also contains Makara and Bhoota figurines. The Padavarga shows  Jangas also known as Pilasters presumably as a replication of earlier wooden prototypes.  One can see stone windows intended for ventilation and lighting which boasts of carvings of  Shiva in the Arunachaleshwara temple. Prasthara is situated on top of Padavarga which  serves as an adhishtana for the Shikhara. Consistent with the architecture of bases in the  temple, this also has Bharaputras and Koshtas. This part does not contain kutas. Instead it  only has Shala arranged one after the other and decorated by Koshtas depicting women  embellished with garlands. Shikhara has niches depicting, Narasimhamurty and Shaivite  images. It is notable that the Vaishnavite image of Narasimhamurty shown along the Shaivite  images, a theme that runs through various parts of the temple. Stupi of the temple shows  various sculptures of Yali, four Nandis, forms of Shiva, and a lotus bud to top it off. The  lalatabimba of the the doorway shows a Gajalakshmi but it is not ornate like the later temples  of Belur or Halebidu. The ceiling has a domelike structure and a lotus in the center with  maidens surrounding it. 

5. Umamaheshwara Shrine

 

Figure 10: Salabhanjikas in Uma Maheshwara shrine 

Uma Maheshwara shrine was not originally a part of the plan and was added after about 600  years. The pavilion with intricate carvings similar to that of Hoysala dynasty was added first  and later on shrine was also added. It is made of grey-granite stone, It has four columns. The  sculpture of Salabhanjikas can be found in the columns (Figure 10). The scultptures and  intricate and the style and material is disntinct from that of the rest of the temple complex.  The shrine houses UmaMaheshwara idol. It is dated differently to Hoysala and 17th century  Gowda according to different sources. 

6. Bhoga Nandishwara Shrine 

Figure 11: Bhoga Nandishwara Shrine 

The Adhishtana of the main shrine has carvings of Kutas and lion figures around them typical  of the Dravidian architecture. The Padavarga shows Jangas also known as Pilasters  presumably as a replication of earlier wooden prototypes. One can see stone windows  intended for ventilation and lighting which boasts of carvings of Shiva in the  Arunachaleshwara temple. Prasthara is situated on top of Padavarga which serves as an  adhishtana for the Shikhara. Consistent with the architecture of bases in the temple, this also  has Bharaputras and Koshtas. This part does not contain kutas. Instead it only has Shala  arranged one after the other and decorated by Koshtas depicting women embellished with  garlands. The lower Shikhara depicts niches containing Lingotbhavamurty, Shiva with Nandi,  Shiva in Sukhasana etc. The stupi contains, four Nandis in four corners, and forms of Shiva  facing four cardinal directions. It is evidently a later addition due to the differences in stylistic  features. It is topped off with a Kalasha, which could also be a later addition. Both of these  are cemented with concrete as well, strengthening the argument that this could be of a later  date. The ceiling panel shows Shiva parvati and the Dikapals. Coloumns with circular shafts 

altering with cube shapes, typical of Vijayanagar can also be found. George Michell has said  that the original shrines were much smaller and was enlarged in the later periods. The  ventilation is provided through stone windows also known as jalavitayanas with images of  Durga and Natarajamurthy in Lalita pose. It also houses a sculpture of a Chola king, which  was added later.  

7. Minor Shrines 

a. Komateshwara/Kooteshwara  

Kooteshwara shrine contains a linga said to depict the Brahmacharya Ashrama or Balyavasth  (Chilldhood) of life. It is consorted by a Nandi as well. It is in the south-western corner close  to the inner enclosure wall.  

b. Apita Kuchamba  

Apita Kuchamba is the Parvati who merged into Shiva. It can be interpreted as the next stage  of life ie Garhasthya (Married life) after the Brahmacharya. The shrine also has a relief  narration of Shiva-Parvati marriage ceremony where, Himavan is shown as doing Kanyadan.  Brahma and Vishnu along with various goddesses like Lakshmi, and Rishis. There are also  relief narrations on the other side of the temple of inviting Trimurtys and the travel to the  location of the wedding.  

c. Girijamba 

Girijamba shrine has an open mandapa and is located on the northwestern corner of the inner  enclosure. The walls depict pictures of Ganapati and Shivapartvathy. The doorway has  Salabhanjikas on either sides and Gajalakshmi as a lalatabimba. 

8. Vasantha Mantapa and Tulabhara Mantapa 

 Figure 12: Vasantha Mantapa 

Figure 13: Tulabhara Mantapa 

Vasantha Mantapa used for conducting marriages even now(Figure 13). The Mantapa’s  Chejja is typical of Vijayanagara architecture. Fig 11 shows a person riding a Yali, which is  found in many Vijaynagara and Hoysala temples. It is the royal symbol of Hoysalas which  could have inspired Vijayanagaras as well. It has carvings of Hanuman, goddesses and Shiva. 

Tulabhara Mantapa is opposite to Vasanth Mantapa and it is much smaller(Figure 14). The  name indicates that it is used for a specific ritual of weighing a person against an offering of  equal weight.  

9. Kalyani 

Figure 14: Shringi Thirtha 

The Kalyani of the temple is also known as Shringi Thirtha. Dakshin Pinakani is said to flow  from this pond. It has a verandha surrounding it with three openings. Brick stucco figures in  niches can also be found along the enclosure wall(Figure 15). It is a large stepped tank  resembling other water bodies in the temple.  

Conclusion 

The temple has many salient features making it an architectural marvel. It could be because  the complex was completed in various stages. Bhoganandeeshwara shrine is the oldest one  and Arunachaleshwara, with its more stylized features and less fluid motifs came later. Uma  maheshwara was a product of Vijayanagara times. It contains traces from Nolambas, 

Gowdas, Gangas, Cholas and Vijayanagaras and hence can be used as a representative  structure of the Karnataka architectural tradition. The pillars of the temple testifies to its  diverse history, with pillar ranging from circular shafted pillars of Vijayanagara to ones that  bears similarities with Hoysala architecture and the ones added in the modern period.  Enclosure wall is indicative of the Vijayanagara feature. The placing of shrines resembling  stages of life is also interesting to note. Shrines are dedicated to Shiva and consorts with odd  Vaishnavite images like that of Hanuman interspersed with the Shaivite ones. Hence we can  conclude that it is a Shaivite temple. In a nutshell, one can say that it is an amalgamation of  various architectural traditions.  

Scholarship Alert!!

 Scholarship Alert!!

If you are an undergraduate student who is looking for opportunities in Europe, Erasmus might be the perfect scholarship for you. The prestigious Erasmus scholarship offers Master Degree courses in Engineering, Architecture, Tourism and Art. 

Please check the catalogue for list of master program offered: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/emjmd-catalogue_en

Duration of course: 12-24 months

Funding: The scholarship covers tuition fees, medical insurance, 3000€ per year for travel costs + 1000€ for installation costs for scholarship holders  and 1000€ monthly for accommodation and other expenses. 

No. of applications: An applicant can apply to a maximum of 3 courses under this scholarship

Deadline: Please check on course website.

Documents required: Every program will have a section on required documents. The applicant needs to go through the website. Here is list  of documents usually asked for:

1. Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo) 

2. Scanned copies of degree certificate and marks card of each semester

3. Curriculum vitae (preferably in EUROPASS format)

4. Motivation letter (maximum 1 A4 page)

5. Letter of recommendation by two academic referees.

6. Scanned copy of TOEFL Language Proficiency Certificate  or IELTS Certificate; some programs also accept letter from University stating that the medium of instruction was English 

7. Publications, if any 

Remote Sensing and GIS tools in Landscape Archaeology: All about old Maps and where to find them

Old   Maps are a treasure of information. For a student the site they are working on is like a puzzle and maps can be good start to solve that puzzle. Maps hold information about the landscape, structures, water bodies, land use and much more.

Where do you find them? Glad you asked. 

Well of course. The Internet is a good place to start.

While doing literature review for the site you will come across Books and archaeological records. That will be good start. Since most of my work till now has been in India, I have put together a list of names one should use as keywords when researching.

Here are names of Surveyors  who visited India during British 19th century. 

1. Francis Buchanan-Hamilton

2. Colin Mackenzie

3. Alexander Cunningham

Here are some websites that have tons of Maps:

1. British Library:   https://www.bl.uk/

2. Old Maps Online:  https://www.oldmapsonline.org/

Also Scroll down to see some beautiful maps

Map Source: Cunningham, A. (1871). Four Reports Made During the Years, 1862-63-64-65 (Vol. 1). Printed at the Government Central Press.

Link to the book

Map Source: Cunningham Report for the year 1871-72, ( Volume IV) Delhi, Agra by J.D. Beglar & A.C.L. Carlleyle; Archaeological Survey of India

Website and Books to start with:

https://www.amazon.in/Illustrating-India-Colonial-Investigations-Mackenzie/dp/0198064411

https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Archaeological_Survey_Of_India_Reports_1.html?id=iLwfAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y