Dalmadal Canon. This wrought iron made canon was probably the largest canon, manufactured by the Malla kings. It is M. long with a muzzle of

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Dalmadal Canon. This wrought iron made canon was probably the largest canon, manufactured by the Malla kings. It is M. long with a muzzle of CM. in diameter. As per legend during the regime of king Gopal Singha, Lord Madan Mohan - the tutelary deity of the Malla kings was said to have used this canon against Bhaskar Rao, the commander of the Maratha invaders.

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
Photo credit: © Biswarup Ganguly / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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