Impey, Eugene Clutterbuck (Photographer). The Kootub - Part of the Jain Temple converted into a Mosque, Delhi, Early 1860s | Antiquarian Photograph | 00114996
PhotographerEugene Clutterbuck Impey | 1830 – 1904
TitleThe Kootub - Part of the Jain Temple converted into a Mosque, Delhi
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDateEarly 1860s
Size9.53 x 11.54 in (24.20 x 29.30 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English '4. THE KOOTUB. - Part of the Jain Temple Converted into a Mosque.' 'On the forth or western side which is common to both enclosures, stands the principal part of the ancient edifice, which was converted into the mosque. Pillars of various sizes have been used to complete the number, and the bracket capitals are sometimes plain instead of four-figured. The fluted cornice, the bell and chain, and the honeysuckle ornaments are identical with those at Chittore, Ahmedabad, &c.' l.c.and inscribed in pencil '45' l.r. and '6616' t.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedQutub Minar Complex, Delhi
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