Two-storied (?) Buddhist Cave Temple, Aihole. Photographer: Cousens, Henry
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Genre: Architectural Photography View of the exterior. The structure is described in the caption as a Jain temple, but it seems more likely that this is the two-storey Buddhist temple, partly rock-cut, listed in George Michell, 'The Penguin guide to the monuments of India' (vol. I, London, 1989...
Interior of the Buddhist rock-cut Chaitya Hall, Cave VIII, Karli. Photographer: Caddy, Alexander Edwin
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Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the length of the hall towards the votive stupa, and showing the line of massive octagonal columns with richly-carved capitals of animals and human figures. Subjects = Indian architecture
Close view of columns and capitals in the interior of the Buddhist rock-cut Chaitya Hall, Cave VIII, Karli. Photographer: Caddy, Alexander Edwin
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Genre: Architectural Photography Showing the upper half of four columns; the capitals comprise a fluted cushion above which are sculptured figures of couples riding on elephants. Subjects = Indian architecture
Partially excavated Buddhist stupa at Arugolu, Godavari District. Photographer: Rea, Alexander
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Genre: Architectural Photography See Annual Report of the Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Madras, dated 27 June 1893 (Madras General Proceedings, June 1893): 'During the second portion of the field season excavations were made at the Buddhist site of Arugolu in the Godavari District...Th...