Image: Sarnath Dhamek Stupa 1814

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Description: Dhamek stupa Sarnath in a watercolour by Abdullah, Shaikh, 1814 (sketch), 1819 (colour)
Title: Sarnath Dhamek Stupa 1814
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Author: Abdullah, Shaikh 1814 Water-colour drawing by 'Abdullah, Shaikh of the stupa at Sarnath (U.P.), dated January 1814. Inscribed on front in ink: 'The Samaudh of Rajah Booth-Sain at Sara-Naat near Benares, January 1814. Copied by Sheik Abdulla. April 1819. It is said that a Door opened formerly into this Samaudh by which the Votaries entered to deposit their offerings of Victuals, etc in Vases, Pots, & Dishes, but the offerings being frequently stolen the Natives in their simplicity believe that the Door closed up of its own accord.'
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