Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon Including AllBritish India, the Portuguese and French Possessions, and the Indian StatesJ. Murray, 1959 |
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Page 215
... domes , and in the centre soars the great central dome , which rises to a height of 187 ft . , the metal pinnacle making a total of 243 ft . All the spandrels , as well as the angles and important details , are in- laid with semi ...
... domes , and in the centre soars the great central dome , which rises to a height of 187 ft . , the metal pinnacle making a total of 243 ft . All the spandrels , as well as the angles and important details , are in- laid with semi ...
Page 266
... dome on an octagonal base , with a smaller dome at each of the four corners on a square base , generally resembling tombs at Delhi . The dead walls are relieved by squares of blue enamelled tiles . This tomb is a specimen of the later ...
... dome on an octagonal base , with a smaller dome at each of the four corners on a square base , generally resembling tombs at Delhi . The dead walls are relieved by squares of blue enamelled tiles . This tomb is a specimen of the later ...
Page 381
... dome is erected , 124 ft . 5 in . in diameter , thus leaving a gallery more than 12 ft . wide all round the interior . Internally the dome is 178 ft . above the floor , and externally 198 ft . from the outside platform ; its thickness ...
... dome is erected , 124 ft . 5 in . in diameter , thus leaving a gallery more than 12 ft . wide all round the interior . Internally the dome is 178 ft . above the floor , and externally 198 ft . from the outside platform ; its thickness ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
2 AIR ROUTES TO THE EAST | xxii |
4 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING INDIA AND PAKISTAN | xxxiv |
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