The Travels of a Hindoo to Various Parts of Bengal and Upper India, Volume 2N. Trübner, 1869 |
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Page vii
... Building of Shah Jehannabad . - Its various gates . -Chandney Chowk . - Jumma Musjeed . - Imam Hossein's ... buildings in former Delhi . - Aurungzebe and his age . Koomari Musjeed , or Maiden Mosque . - Roshenara gar- dens . Tomb of ...
... Building of Shah Jehannabad . - Its various gates . -Chandney Chowk . - Jumma Musjeed . - Imam Hossein's ... buildings in former Delhi . - Aurungzebe and his age . Koomari Musjeed , or Maiden Mosque . - Roshenara gar- dens . Tomb of ...
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... building , planting , and digging , the rock was converted into a scene rivalling the splen- dours of Agra . Often , from the glare and dust of that city , did Akber retire to this suburban retreat , to breathe purer air , and enjoy ...
... building , planting , and digging , the rock was converted into a scene rivalling the splen- dours of Agra . Often , from the glare and dust of that city , did Akber retire to this suburban retreat , to breathe purer air , and enjoy ...
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... build your dwellings upon it . ' Nor is the quadrangle in the interior a less grand affair , being a square of 575 feet ... building , but much too costly over a hermit . The material is all fine white marble , carved with a tasteful ...
... build your dwellings upon it . ' Nor is the quadrangle in the interior a less grand affair , being a square of 575 feet ... building , but much too costly over a hermit . The material is all fine white marble , carved with a tasteful ...
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... building in its magni- tude and splendour . There seems to be stamped on it that air of tranquil majesty , which so much distin- guished Akber in his character as well as in external appearance . It is as if the architect has exerted ...
... building in its magni- tude and splendour . There seems to be stamped on it that air of tranquil majesty , which so much distin- guished Akber in his character as well as in external appearance . It is as if the architect has exerted ...
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... building in this light - that we were told to do by the Mussulman at- tendants acting as our ciceroni . In death , as in life , Akber is scen to hold his state . There , by a stretch of the fancy , may you see in those graceful towers ...
... building in this light - that we were told to do by the Mussulman at- tendants acting as our ciceroni . In death , as in life , Akber is scen to hold his state . There , by a stretch of the fancy , may you see in those graceful towers ...
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