Promotion of Learning in India during Muhammadan Rule (by Muhammadans) c1.24

c1.24

“So fearful was the explosion that the massive vaulted roof was carried high in the air and fell in a shower of stones upon the city. Moreover, the minaret near which was stowed the great bulk of the powder, was seen to reel to and fro till, losing its equilibrium, it fell against the ruined base of a neighbouring wall, and the beautiful shaft was broken in twain about 40 feet from its foundation. The lower part still stands in an inclined position as seen in the accompanying picture. The other minaret remains entire, and presents a goodly specimen of what these magnificent erections once were.”—*Oriental Annual* (1840). [See pp. 88 ff., Text.]