A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon, Volume 20J. Murray, 1962 - 634 pages |
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Page 177
... arches like those with which Altamsh adorned the courtyard of the Qutb . In the centre the screen rises to a height of 56 ft . , and at the corners above this arch rise two short minarets with Tughra inscriptions . Nothing can exceed ...
... arches like those with which Altamsh adorned the courtyard of the Qutb . In the centre the screen rises to a height of 56 ft . , and at the corners above this arch rise two short minarets with Tughra inscriptions . Nothing can exceed ...
Page 255
... arch spanning the east end of the Central Vista , designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens , R.A. The Mem- orial is 138 ft . high and 90 ft . wide . The span of the arch is 30 ft . and the height from the ground to the crown of the arch is 75 ft ...
... arch spanning the east end of the Central Vista , designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens , R.A. The Mem- orial is 138 ft . high and 90 ft . wide . The span of the arch is 30 ft . and the height from the ground to the crown of the arch is 75 ft ...
Page 384
... arch of 34 ft . span and about the same height , flanked by two octagonal towers . The tank at the water's edge is ... arches forms a veranda 15 ft . broad round the Tomb , and its ceiling is exquisitely carved with verses of the Koran ...
... arch of 34 ft . span and about the same height , flanked by two octagonal towers . The tank at the water's edge is ... arches forms a veranda 15 ft . broad round the Tomb , and its ceiling is exquisitely carved with verses of the Koran ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
2 AIR ROUTES TO THE EAST | xxii |
4 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING INDIA AND PAKISTAN | xxxiv |
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