Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon Including AllBritish India, the Portuguese and French Possessions, and the Indian StatesJ. Murray, 1952 |
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Page 241
... dome . There are four smaller domes . The dome in the centre is supported by eight pillars and eight arches . The pillar on the right hand , looking from the E. , next but one before reaching the adytum , has an inscription of which the ...
... dome . There are four smaller domes . The dome in the centre is supported by eight pillars and eight arches . The pillar on the right hand , looking from the E. , next but one before reaching the adytum , has an inscription of which the ...
Page 303
... dome is 125 ft . It stands upon a platform of red sandstone , and consists of a central octagon sur- stone and marble . In the centre of each side of the main octagon is a porch 40 ft . high , with a pointed arch . From the S. porch a ...
... dome is 125 ft . It stands upon a platform of red sandstone , and consists of a central octagon sur- stone and marble . In the centre of each side of the main octagon is a porch 40 ft . high , with a pointed arch . From the S. porch a ...
Page 472
... domes . An Arabic inscription says that it was built by Makhdum Shaikh , son of Muhammad Al - Khalidi , in 1585 A.D. N. of this is a high building , called Eklakhi , as having cost a lakh . It is 80 ft . square , covered by one dome ...
... domes . An Arabic inscription says that it was built by Makhdum Shaikh , son of Muhammad Al - Khalidi , in 1585 A.D. N. of this is a high building , called Eklakhi , as having cost a lakh . It is 80 ft . square , covered by one dome ...
Contents
LIST OF MAPS AND PLANS xi | xi |
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xvii |
2 AIR ROUTES TO INDIA AND INTERNAL | xxviii |
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