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Subject Asokan Inscriptions Name Simpson, Benjamin, 1831-1923

1. Photo 1002/1(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(26)
Title:
Front view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of edict pillar with lion capital. Described in 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Revised and corrected up to 31st August 1895' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 380-381: 'A short distance from these tombs stands the lion pillar of Lauriya Navandgarh. Th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1002/1(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(27)
Title:
Side view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Asokan edict pillar, with tree behind and a horse standing near the base. See note at Photo 1002/1 (26).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1002/1(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1002/1(28)
Title:
Rear view of the Asokan Edict Pillar, Lauriya Nandangarh, Champaran District. Photographer: Simpson, Benjamin
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography See note at Photo 1002/1 (26).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860s
Extent:
1 item