Identifier: cu31924073056727 (find matches)
Title: History of India
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Jackson, A. V. Williams (Abraham Valentine Williams), 1862-1937
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Publisher: London : Grolier Society
Contributing Library: Cornell University Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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E< —- a -E Si u.u e 3 < V H AN AUDIENCE WITH THE EMPEKOE 135 of the splendid and elaborate palaces which are amongthe most durable memorials of the period. The scene in the Hall of Audience on any greatoccasion was almost impressive enough to justify theinscription on the gateway: If there be a Heavenupon earth, it is here, it is here. The emperors ap-proach was heralded by the shrill pipmg of the haut-boys and clashing of cymbals from the band-galleryover the great gate, and Bernier thus describes thescene:— The king appeared, in the most magnificent attire,seated upon his throne at the end of the great hall.His vest was of white and delicately flowered satin,with a silk and gold embroidery of the finest texture.The turban of gold cloth had an aigrette whose basewas composed of diamonds of an extraordinary sizeand value, besides an Oriental topaz which may bepronounced unparalleled, exhibitiag a lustre like thesun. A necklace of immense pearls suspended fromhis neck reached

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