A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon, Volume 20J. Murray, 1962 - 634 pages |
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... Court was established as a Supreme Court in 1823 and became a High Court in 1861. This immense building , 554 ft . long , with a tower 175 ft . high , was opened in 1879. The style is Early English . The principal entrance is under a ...
... Court was established as a Supreme Court in 1823 and became a High Court in 1861. This immense building , 554 ft . long , with a tower 175 ft . high , was opened in 1879. The style is Early English . The principal entrance is under a ...
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... Court . Here the first members of the Supreme Council sent from England , and Sir Elijah Impey and the Judges of the Supreme Court , landed in October 1774. The practice continued for seventy years . From Chandpal Ghat , Esplanade Road ...
... Court . Here the first members of the Supreme Council sent from England , and Sir Elijah Impey and the Judges of the Supreme Court , landed in October 1774. The practice continued for seventy years . From Chandpal Ghat , Esplanade Road ...
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... court have yalis at the corners , pilasters on the angles of the doors , and a cornice over . Above the cornice is an upright portion of wall rising above the court walls on either side . In the centre of this is a panel with Siva and ...
... court have yalis at the corners , pilasters on the angles of the doors , and a cornice over . Above the cornice is an upright portion of wall rising above the court walls on either side . In the centre of this is a panel with Siva and ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
2 AIR ROUTES TO THE EAST | xxii |
4 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING INDIA AND PAKISTAN | xxxiv |
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