The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c12.4

Language: English

c12.4

These are all in a state of ruin. The foundations of the Digaṁśa Yantra have evidently moved, and its walls are badly cracked. The Dakshiṇovṛitti Yantra is inclined to the perpendicular at an angle of about 5 degrees. This is possibly due to the faulty structure, for the foundations for this heavy mass of masonry seem to be inadequate. The Samrāṭ Yantra is in a dilapidated state, and the styles and graduation have disappeared from the Nari Valaya.

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