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Page 167
... Nara- simhrao of Andhra . All three specialized in female roles and were star attractions during the first quarter of the 20th century . In the last half of the 20th century , two outstanding actor - directors are Ebrahim Alkazi ...
... Nara- simhrao of Andhra . All three specialized in female roles and were star attractions during the first quarter of the 20th century . In the last half of the 20th century , two outstanding actor - directors are Ebrahim Alkazi ...
Page 193
... Nara - Nārāyaṇa . The compositions tend to be dramatic ; the carving and decoration , sumptuous , the sturdy forms recalling Mathura rather than the attenuated grace of Sārnāth . The doorframe of the sanctum of this temple is an ...
... Nara - Nārāyaṇa . The compositions tend to be dramatic ; the carving and decoration , sumptuous , the sturdy forms recalling Mathura rather than the attenuated grace of Sārnāth . The doorframe of the sanctum of this temple is an ...
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... Nara preserves three biwas used at a great concert held in that year . The biwa - p'i - p'a family can be traced ultimately to Persia , where , as the barbat , it influ- enced the music of Afghanistan and Turkestan on its way to China ...
... Nara preserves three biwas used at a great concert held in that year . The biwa - p'i - p'a family can be traced ultimately to Persia , where , as the barbat , it influ- enced the music of Afghanistan and Turkestan on its way to China ...
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