The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c16.9

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c16.9

An indicator of the course of evolution of Jai Singh’s instruments is still to be seen at Benares, on the instrument known as the Chakra Yantra. The wedge (*faras* or ‘horse’) which fastens the parts of this instrument together is of the traditional Arabic design.

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