Jadunath Sarkar on the "Adina mosque" in Malda
"This structure, equalling in size the Great Mosque of Damascus, was built by the spoliation of Hindu and Buddhist shrines. According to R. K. Chakravartty, a Buddhist stupa was
dismantled to secure the necessary materials.. (1)
"This structure, equalling in size the Great Mosque of Damascus, was built by the spoliation of Hindu and Buddhist shrines. According to R. K. Chakravartty, a Buddhist stupa was
dismantled to secure the necessary materials.. (1)
..for its building, but the remains of Hindu images as well are visible today in every part of this mosque. A block with the carved head of a lion which is said to have formed part of a Hindu throne, is found attached to the steps leading to the pulpit.. (2)
.. many mutilated figures of Hindu deities are found in the door-sills and prayer-niches all over the mosque. The 400 pillars with their graceful fluted shafts and
expanding lotus-capitals which produce such an imposing effect, were similarly transplanted from Hindu shrines.. (3)
expanding lotus-capitals which produce such an imposing effect, were similarly transplanted from Hindu shrines.. (3)
.. and 'It is not improbable,'
says Percy Brown," that the finest monuments of the Hindu capital
of Lakhnawti were demolished in order to produce this one Muham-
madan mosque.”
says Percy Brown," that the finest monuments of the Hindu capital
of Lakhnawti were demolished in order to produce this one Muham-
madan mosque.”
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