India Perspectives, Volume 15PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 2002 - India |
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Its surpassing grandeur lies in the artistically carved stylized designs on the array of pillars lining the hall . The most fascinating are the twin pillars depicting a bevy of damsels sculpted so as to form the figures of an elephant ...
Its surpassing grandeur lies in the artistically carved stylized designs on the array of pillars lining the hall . The most fascinating are the twin pillars depicting a bevy of damsels sculpted so as to form the figures of an elephant ...
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The next cynosure in the hall is a large latticed interlaced window with delicate carvings of marvellous floral designs highlighted by lotus buds and similar motifs in the finest arabesque patterns . Figures of birds of colourful ...
The next cynosure in the hall is a large latticed interlaced window with delicate carvings of marvellous floral designs highlighted by lotus buds and similar motifs in the finest arabesque patterns . Figures of birds of colourful ...
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T The most sparkling of all the buildings in the Red Fort at Delhi is the Diwan - i - Khas or the Hall of Private Audience . At one time , it had a costly silver ceiling studded with precious stones such as rubies , pearls etc.
T The most sparkling of all the buildings in the Red Fort at Delhi is the Diwan - i - Khas or the Hall of Private Audience . At one time , it had a costly silver ceiling studded with precious stones such as rubies , pearls etc.
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