Universität Bonn

Abteilung für Asiatische und Islamische Kunstgeschichte

Warangal

The Kush Mahal, the Audience Hall of Shitab Khan in the fort of Warangal is an early 16th-century islamic edifice. Inside the hall a number of complete and mutilated Jina statues have been displayed. According to local legend, Warangal used to have four Jaina temples.

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Kush Mahal, interior view © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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Jaina stele in basin © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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Mutilated standing Bāhubali © Julia A.B. Hegewald
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