Abstract Cities exist in both time and space. Their shape and appearance are influenced by their past history, current function, and, to some extent, projected future development. Every city bears evidence of its growth and history on its face to some extent. The Indian traditional city has undergone a slew of evolutionary changes, upheavals, and disruptions as a result of being subjected to extreme variations in sociopolitical, cultural, and economic conditions throughout history. It can be seen that ancient cities had a stable urban form that preserved the city's functions until the 19th century. With the advent of the industrial age, the overall stability of urban form in old cities began to wane. From this point forward, Indian traditional cities were subjected to a new type of development, one that was different in size, scale, and momentum, upsetting the critical equilibrium of the city organism. As a result, the traditional Indian city became a discontinuous and fragmented s...
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