Ancient statues at Deoriya, Allahabad District: fragment of ancient Buddha and large figure now worshipped as Shringari Devi. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Group of sculptures photographed in a field. These finds are briefly mentioned in A. Cunningham, 'Report of tours in Bundelkhand and Malwa in 1874-75 and 1876-77' (A.S.I. vol. X, Calcutta, 1880), pp.5-6. See also North-West Provinces list p. 132.
Fragments of Buddhist sculpture from Deoria, Allahabad District. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Sculpture pieces and fragments of a torana and railings. Some of these pieces are reproduced in A. Cunningham, 'Report of tours in Bundelkhand and Malwa in 1874-75 and 1876-77' (A.S.I. vol. X, Calcutta, 1880), pl. iii.
Remains of the 'Fort' at Garhwa, Allahabad District. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography View of enclosure walls. The site is described in A. Cunningham, 'Report for the year 1871-72' (A.S.I. vol. III, Calcutta, 1873), pp. 53-61: 'The name of Garhwa or 'the Fort' is a complete misnomer, as the place is only a square enclosure around a group of templ...
Temple with towered roof, now in ruins, Garhwa, Allahabad District. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view, with mandapa in foreground, and partially collapsed sanctuary tower beyond. Described in A. Cunningham, 'Report for the year 1871-72' (A.S.I. vol. III, Calcutta, 1873), pp. 57-58: 'The only existing temple stands in the south-west corner of the enc...
Close view of temple, showing details of moulding at base of tower and sculpture niche of Varaha, Garhwa, Allahabad District. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik