SH Archive 1400s Nagina Masjid aka Jewel Mosque and 3rd century BC Sanchi Stupa in India

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Entrance to the Nagina Masjid, Champaner. Central portion of facade and minarets, much overgrown. Image taken from Archaeological Survey of India Collections: India Office Series (volume 7: Western India). Originally published in c. 1869. Illustrated by Archaeological Survey of India.

Source: Archaeological Survey Of India Collection by British Library

Nagina Masjid (meaning 'Jewel Mosque') is a mosque in Champaner, Gujarat state, western India. It was built during the time of Mahmud Begada, in the 15th century. It has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs. It is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nagina Masjid, Champaner
photo c. 1869, built 15th century

Nagina Masjid Today​

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1881 Technology
2000 years after it was built
Lala Deen Dayal, Sanchi stupa from the south-west during repairs, 1881 Albumen print

Sanchi Stupa Today

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• When was it built: Commissioned in 3rd century BCE, Expansion/ additions/restoration works/ made in different periods
• Who built it: Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty
• Where is it located: Located 46 km north-east of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, India
• Architectural Style: Buddhist Art and Architecture

Sanchi - Wikipedia
Photographs: Archaeological Survey of India collections

KD: Just thought some things were funny I guess...

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Entrance to the Nagina Masjid, Champaner. Central portion of facade and minarets, much overgrown. Image taken from Archaeological Survey of India Collections: India Office Series (volume 7: Western India). Originally published in c. 1869. Illustrated by Archaeological Survey of India.

Source: Archaeological Survey Of India Collection by British Library

Nagina Masjid (meaning 'Jewel Mosque') is a mosque in Champaner, Gujarat state, western India. It was built during the time of Mahmud Begada, in the 15th century. It has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs. It is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nagina Masjid, Champaner
photo c. 1869, built 15th century
View attachment 9474

Nagina Masjid Today

View attachment 9475

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- LOL -

1881 Technology
2000 years after it was built
Lala Deen Dayal, Sanchi stupa from the south-west during repairs, 1881 Albumen print
View attachment 9476

Sanchi Stupa Today

View attachment 9477

• When was it built: Commissioned in 3rd century BCE, Expansion/ additions/restoration works/ made in different periods
• Who built it: Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty
• Where is it located: Located 46 km north-east of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, India
• Architectural Style: Buddhist Art and Architecture

Sanchi - Wikipedia
Photographs: Archaeological Survey of India collections

KD: Just thought some things were funny I guess...

KD; this is an excellent thread, I am going to digest all this and post in a later reply ... many many things pop up in my head folks ... please bear with me as I collect my thinks ... this thread hits at everything in India ...