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Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1003 Language Not applicable Subject Firoz Minar (Gaur)

1. Photo 1003(116)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1003(116)
Title:
General view of the Minar of Firoz Shah, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 440-441: 'The tower is built in the Pathan style. It was constructed in the 9th century H., and built as a mazina from which the muazzin sounded the azan or call to prayer. It is divided into 5 storeys,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1003(117)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1003(117)
Title:
Entrance to the Minar of Firoz Shah, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of entrance archway. The photograph gives a clear view of the manner in which the blocks of the voussoir are keyed into one another. Duplicate of Photo 1002 (117).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item