Dharahara or the Bhimsen Tower was built during the 19th century by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa. The tower imitating the Mughal minarets was erected just outside the Kathmandu city walls, where it dominated the city skyline. The tower was originally eleven storeys and was damaged in the 1934 earthquake.
Dharahara or the Bhimsen Tower was built during the 19th century by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa. The tower imitating the Mughal minarets was erected just outside the Kathmandu city walls, where it do...
Item details
Creation date:
1910
Content type:
Photograph
Reference:
EAP838/1/1/5/161
Level:
Item
Extent:
1 Tiff image
Digitisation date:
2016
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