The book Art and Architecture of Jharkhand is the first attempt of its kind unraveling the vast sculptural and architectural store house lying hitherto almost unnoticed in the sprawling region of Jharkhand. Efforts have been made in this work to focus the regional character of the sculptures. Critical assessment of art forms have also been given. The study also provides an integrated account of sculptural material and also of temples of the state in a single volume in a coherent manner. The artists of Jharkhand did not blandly imitiate proto-type of their neighbouring state rather they added new indigenous elements. They succeeded in expressing their own ideas and taste through the execution of details. They retained their individuality in terms of indigenous culture, religious beliefs and geographical traits. Sculptures belonging to Jharkhand areas other than the black stone images do not belong to the Pala school of sculpture. A distinct local style parallel to the Pala School can be seen from the areas of Jharkhand.