Gaya is an ancient city, but its most important temple, the Vishnupada Mandir, visible at centre right on the far bank in this view taken from across the river, was built by Ahalya Bai in 1787, just three years before the Daniells visited.
Thomas and William Daniell
View of Gyah, an Hindoo Town, in Bahar
1802
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Thomas and William Daniell
View of Gyah, an Hindoo Town, in Bahar
1802
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