Show MONUMENTS OF INDIANS 2 an memorial of the iourtc century of india frequently gathered a group a ties around them like the feudal towns called into existence by alie needs of medieval castles A solid of mixed metal stands near the which dwarfs it to diminutive size this column says the chicago news known as the iron pillar was placed in its present position by the hindus about A D and was erected by pajah chawa who inscribed his name upon te imperishable memorial another relic of hindu monarchy mo farchy remains in the boot khana or idol temple and the ruins of later date consisting of the great mosque of alic the palace and gateway of alla addeen and the tombs of kings and prime ministers indicate that the vicinity of the stately minaret was reverenced reveren ced as holy ground the architectural treasures which enrich alie indian peninsula are now secured from destruction or violation by the protection of the government and schools of archaeology employ large numbers of native draughtsman draughtsmen draughts men whose accurate copies of every detail in the varied and intricate designs of palace temple and tomb display the inexhaustible haus tible patience and subtlety of hindu genius which while reflecting the influence of every dominant race possessed sufficient inherent vitality to shape them into native mold the ruins of forgotten dynasties rise on every side of the minar transport oar thoughts to alie heroic ago of india when sages and warriors divided the honors of the ancient mystic land the woman of the aryan race frequently the promise of the tribal name derived from the word arya or noble vedic hymns ol 01 legendary times and historical ricorda of subsequent ages depict a high cr type of womanhood than that of the later epochs when the comparative freedom of antiquity was beneath the heavy yoke of caste and creed |