Caption:
Ruins of Vijianuggur [Vijayanagara], near Calamapoor [Kamalapuram]. Ruins of the Harem [Lotus Mahal]. A view of the Lotus Mahal from the other side, showing the nine towers, with entrances in the form of multi-lobed arches. Probably a residence of the king or his military commander. Lyon Collection: Photographs to Illustrate the Ancient Architecture of Southern India, by Captain Lyon. [Vol. VI]. c. 1868. Photograph. Source: Photo 212/6(37).