How mohallas were formed: Typology of mohallas from the viewpoint of spatial formation and the urbanization process in Varanasi, India
Abstract This paper focuses upon some mohallas in Varanasi's old urban area. The mohalla is a traditional neighborhood unit common in North Indian cities. Mohallas were elemental components of the city in the Mughal period as administrative tax units as well as autonomous organizations. Current...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Japan Architectural Review |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/2475-8876.12040 |