The Lat of Asoka, The Ridge, Delhi, 1908-02
Scope and Contents
Between the Flagstaff Tower and the Mutiny Monument. (Fisher). [The Lat of Asoka, The Ridge, Delhi (Kodak films). This pillar was originally erected at Meerut in the 3rd Century B.C. by King Asoka. It was removed thence and set up in the Koshuk Shikar Palace near this by the Emperor Firuzshah A.D. 1356 : thrown down and broken into five pieces by the explosion of a powder magazine A.D. 1713-1719. It was restored and set up in this place by the British Government A.D. 1867. (Photograph taken in tearing horrible wind and clouds of dust).
Dates
- Creation: 1908-02
Creator
- From the File: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
General
PJ.
Finding aid date
2002-08-27 14:23:42+00:00
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