A sculpture garden at Shilparamam, Hyderabad displays amazing art carvings in stone
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Designs on Stone
More intricate workmanship in the carvings at Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar, India

Intricate Designs in Black and White at Ahilya Fort
Carvings in Stone
Ahilya Fort features intricate carvings in stone depicting various scenes. Here is one showing dueling elephants.

A Carving of Fighting Elephants
Mausoleum at the Fort
Ahilya Fort also has the Chhatri (mausoleum) of Vitoji Rao Holkar. He was the younger brother of king Yashwant Rao Holkar (1798-1811). Built on a high plinth and sporting two bulbous domes, this chhatri is known for its exquisite carvings, especially that of a row of caparisoned elephants on its side.

Minor Temple at Ahilya Fort