Meghal Arya, Prof. FA, along with architects Kulbhushan Jain and Minakshi Jain has co-authored ‘Mehrangarh: An ensemble of poetic spaces’, Organised in 9 chapters, with fine drawings, photographs and simple text, the book offers insights on the architecture of the fort. Mehrangarh is one of the earliest examples of the ongoing extensive efforts are being made to document, study and understand the architectural traditions of India. The most outstanding feature of this unique ensemble, on a rather rugged hilltop, is the beautiful negotiation of geometry and topography, singularity of material and diversity of detail and, above all, response to the harsh climate of the desert. An achievement of great order despite limitations of material and methods. These attributes were not limited to the fort but found manifestation in the homes of the ordinary people also. The city of Jodhpur demonstrates this co-existence with immense diversity. Mehrangarh, justifiably the crowning glory of the city, offers a lot to experience and to learn from. The book also discusses the continual transformations, negotiated alterations and new functions while sustaining a philosophy of safeguarding the legacy of its rich architectural expressions. About the Author: Kulbhushan Jain Kulbhushan Jain is a senior professor of architecture and urban design at the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad. He is also a consulting architect with the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi, and the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur. He is a recepient of several awards for design and education. Meghal Arya Meghal Arya completed her postgraduate studies in Architecture from Geogia Institute of Technology, USA in 1998 and is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Architecture, CEPT University where she teachers design studios and history of architecture. She also practices with her husband, Vijay Arya. The firm has won serveral design awards and competitions. Meghal has authored serveral papers and articles published nationally and internationally. Minakshi Jain Minakshi Jain, an architect with many years of practice, has been a visiting teacher in architecture and urban design at the CEPT University. During the last 16 years her practice focused on conservation of historic monuments, including forts at Nagaur, Amber, Gagraun, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. She has received the prestigiour UNESCo award of excellence for the heritage conservation of Ahhichattragrah, the fort of Nagaur. Her ectensive work on the precinct with elaborate reports provided the base material for this book.