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repair, after four centuries of comparative neglect. Whichever way
the question is decided, it must be admitted that this is one of the
finest of the old Pathan mosques of India, at least among those which

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are built wholly of original materials—and in the arcuate style—of
Mahomedan art. Those at Delhi and Ajmir are more interesting of
course, but it is from adventitious circumstances. This owes its
greatness only to its own original merits of design.1

1 For the plan and section of this i of the Fiji Islands. He made the plans

mosque, and all indeed I know about it, himself, and most liberally placed them

I am indebted to my friend the Hon. ! at my disposal.
Sir Arthur Gordon, at present goreruor