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the Octerloney Monument, the minar was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814-1816)." KOLKATA,SAAHID MINAR

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Namasudra Sarkar on June 28, 2008

The Minar is 158 ft. High with two balconies at the top. One can reach the balcony by using the serpentile staircase. 198 stairs lead from the bottom to the first balcony. The foundation followed an Egyptian style whereas the body of the Minar and the dome resembled Syrian and Turkish designs respective

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  • Uploaded on June 27, 2008
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    by Namasudra Sarkar
    • Camera: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK EASYSHARE C533 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
    • Taken on 2008/06/27 17:09:01
    • Exposure: 0.008s (1/125)
    • Focal Length: 14.30mm
    • F/Stop: f/4.300
    • ISO Speed: ISO80
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash

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