. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . I. ^ N THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 87 • the rock; all of wliich are protected by .massive iron gates. After ascending fur a con-siderable distance, the passage terminates in a cavity about twenty feet square, havingat the upper end a circular opening of about five feet diameter, through which theremainder of the ascent must be accomplishe
. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . I. ^ N THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 87 • the rock; all of wliich are protected by .massive iron gates. After ascending fur a con-siderable distance, the passage terminates in a cavity about twenty feet square, havingat the upper end a circular opening of about five feet diameter, through which theremainder of the ascent must be accomplished. This aperture is protected l)y a largeiron plate, which can be laid over it in case an enemy should penetrate so far up themountain ; when a large fire would be kindled, and, by means of holes for directing acurrent of flame in the proper direction, the heat of the furnace would have the effect ofsuffocating an approaching enemy in the subterraneous passages. Upon emerging from the bowels of the mountain, the road becomes steep and• narrow; the ground is in many places covered with brushwood, and several buildings arescattered over it. The house of the governor is large and handsome; and, from the flag-staff, the view is extensive and beautiful
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