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
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Mutilated standing Bāhubali
© Julia A.B. Hegewald