Remains of an era

Uploaded: March 03, 2009 00:10:43

Description

The structure in front is called the Haveli Man Singh (named after one of the generals of Sher Shah Suri). The structure in the background is called the Rani Mahal. Both these structures are a very good example of Hindu architecture of its time. The steel railing, of course, was erected later for the safety of the visitors going up the stairs.
These structures lie inside the Rohtas Fort, which was built in 1541. Following the defeat of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1541, an afghan king, Sher Shah Suri, built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site about 16 kilometres north-west of the city of Jhelum, about 130 kms from Islamabad. Owing to its marvelous qualities of strength and solidity, and being the finest specimen of medieval military architecture in Pakistan, the fort was inscribed in the World Heritage List, by UNESCO, in 1997. An annual Sound and Light Show is held at the Fort to raise funds for its restoration and Conservation.

Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 03, 2009

This is beautiful, Usman, a lovely place.

Dominick #1091750

Tommy E. Burgess March 03, 2009

Very beautiful capture and wonderful use of effects Usman!! #7235830

Debra R. Harder March 03, 2009

Ohhhh...how I love your images, Usman! This is BEAUTIFUL! Gorgeous painterly effects, colors, lighting and composition. Magnificent! Deb #7235900

Brett Dolsen March 03, 2009

Wonderfull POV,composition and effects Usman!!Brett #7235905

Karen Engelbreth March 03, 2009

Wonderful find and capture - great effect, Usman.... #7236041

Paul E. Earl March 03, 2009

Fantastic image and information, Usman! #7236092

Michelle Alton March 03, 2009

Wonderful work, Usman. #7236093

Douglas Pignet March 03, 2009

Very nice work and info,thanks,Doug #7236121

Colette M. Metcalf March 03, 2009

Very nice!!! #7236215

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 03, 2009

Beautiful composition and effects, Usman. #7236218

John Benway March 03, 2009

Beautifully done Usman, I like this a lot. Very nice effect.
John #7236355

Alan L. Borror March 03, 2009

Fantastic image and great effects, Usman! #7236454

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 03, 2009

Thank you, Usman, for the back story.
I think the composition is perfect and your judgement with the effects makes this structure stand out. Good work. Peace, karen #7236888

Mukesh Srivastava March 03, 2009

Terrific comp and painterly effects, Usman!!!! #7237906

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap March 03, 2009

Beautiful composition and effects Usman! #7238059

Melissa G. Meiselman March 03, 2009

Outstanding capture of this beautiful place taken with great lighting, vivid color with great painterly effects, Usman!!! #7238449

Mike Clime March 03, 2009

Nice capture and I like the effects! #7238759

Teresa Burnett level-classic March 03, 2009

This is wonderful, Usman!! Fantastic composition, light, color and effects!! And I love reading the history! #7239872

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 04, 2009

spectacular.....! #7240321

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 04, 2009

spectacular.....! #7240329

Tiia Vissak March 04, 2009

a beautiful view! #7240405

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 04, 2009

Thank you all, your comments are really appreciated.

Usman. #7240568

Stephanie Laird level-classic March 04, 2009

Wonderful image of this beautiful subject. #7243137

Susie Peek-Swint March 05, 2009

Lovely scene Usman ~ great light and composition! #7247596

Alex T. Mizuno March 05, 2009

Very impressive image Usman! I wish I could see the sound and light show. #7248153

Marisol Pastor March 06, 2009

Beautiful image Usman. Love the soft tones and effects. #7251809

Carol L. Fowler March 07, 2009

Beautiful effects #7256043

William88 March 09, 2009

Outstanding!! Beautiful buildings, great composition and artistic effects. #7262558

Tammy L. Newcomb March 11, 2009

This photo is wonderful and I too love the effect that was used and seems to be a perfect fit..

Excellent #7270935

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 20, 2009

Thanks. #7307172

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