A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and CeylonJ. Murray, 1959 - 634 pages |
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Page 325
... capital are 26 ft . 7 in . high , and appear to be a monolith . The capital is carved to imitate lotus blossoms , and adorned below with lions ' heads , from whose mouths depend strings of roses or beads . The capital once was crowned ...
... capital are 26 ft . 7 in . high , and appear to be a monolith . The capital is carved to imitate lotus blossoms , and adorned below with lions ' heads , from whose mouths depend strings of roses or beads . The capital once was crowned ...
Page 567
... capital till A.D. 729 ; according to other statements from 500 B.C. to mid - 9th century . Within the above period Sigiriya was the capital for 18 years from A.D. 477 , during the reign of Kasyapa I. Polonnaruwa , as a capital , has ...
... capital till A.D. 729 ; according to other statements from 500 B.C. to mid - 9th century . Within the above period Sigiriya was the capital for 18 years from A.D. 477 , during the reign of Kasyapa I. Polonnaruwa , as a capital , has ...
Page 622
... capital . SIRSA , 275 ( R. ) ; D.B.K .; ancient city ( Sarasvati ) . SIRUR , 349 ; D.B .; former cantonment SITAPUR , 282 ; D.B.K .; sugar industry . BANKS : State , Allahabad , Central . SIVASAMUDRAM , 405 ; R.H .; Cauvery Falls ...
... capital . SIRSA , 275 ( R. ) ; D.B.K .; ancient city ( Sarasvati ) . SIRUR , 349 ; D.B .; former cantonment SITAPUR , 282 ; D.B.K .; sugar industry . BANKS : State , Allahabad , Central . SIVASAMUDRAM , 405 ; R.H .; Cauvery Falls ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
2 AIR ROUTES TO THE EAST | xxii |
4 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING INDIA AND PAKISTAN | xxxiv |
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