Academic record & distinction

MA-University Gold Medal & Jyotirmaya Gold Medal in History in 2001; Ph.D, University of Rajasthan

PhD Topic: “Brahmanical Temple Art and Architecture in Hadoti (From Earliest times to Seventh Century A.D.)”

Areas of Specialization: 

Ancient urbanism & religions, Critical heritage studies in tangible art forms, Regional historical studies (Rajasthan) and social practice; Archaeology, Ancient Indian art, architecture & iconography.

Publications

1.    Dhaka, Ambika (2012) Brahmanical Temple Art and Architecture in Hadoti (From Earliest Times to Seventh century A.D. New Delhi, Bharatiya Kala Prakashan. ISBN No. 978-81-8090-300-7 
2.    Dhaka, Ambika (2018) Dikapala Agni from Paranagar (Alwar)- A Rare Depiction and Its Manifestations in Indian Art. Purattatva 48. Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi.
3.    Dhaka, Ambika (2021) Dalhanpur ka Aprakashit Adbhut Bahulingyukta Yonipatta (दलहनपुर का अप्रकाशित अद्भुत बहुलिङ्गयुक्त योनिपट्ट). Meerayan, UGC-Care Listed 2455-6033.