General view of the Minar of Firoz Shah, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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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,...
Entrance to the Minar of Firoz Shah, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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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).
Principal prayer niche in the Ladies' Gallery, Adina Mosque, Pandua. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography Niche with cusped arch, surrounded by stonework richly carved with calligraphic designs. Duplicate of Photo 1002 (125).
View of aisles from the Ladies' Gallery, looking north, Adina Masjid, Pandua. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the aisles, showing prayer niches in the walls. The floor of the Ladies' Gallery has collapsed, giving a view onto the floor below. Duplicate of Photo 1002 (127).