174 On the Antiquities of Mainpuri. [No. 3, 



To the right at base is the figure, supposed by Mr. Sherring and 

 me to be " Surya," the sun, and figured amongst the remains from 

 Bhitari in the Society's Journal, Vol. XXXIV. Part I. plate xvii. 

 The lotus or glory around the head, is finely cut in relief, as is also 

 the canopy. There were no traces of large bricks, but all seems to 

 have been built of kankar blocks. In all this village, I saw no trace 

 of the worship of S'iva, and truly, all fell down before, although 

 many openly laughed at this their Unknown goddess, " Jagat Devi," 

 the fear of whom was moreover shewn by their not daring to touch 

 a stone of her former temple. 



Additional note on Karaidi. — Since recording the foregoing notes, 



I have had several opportunities of examining ancient carved stones at 

 Karauli. Chaudhari Lachhman Sirlh is constructing a tank in steps, 

 the entire facing of which, consisting of squared kankar blocks, is 

 composed of the remains of some very large and handsome Buddhist 

 buildings, which, contrary to the opinion heretofore expressed by me, 

 existed on the spot. 



These blocks, in number several thousands, were found when level- 

 ling the mound or " khera" for the purpose of laying out a large 

 market. I subjoin a plate (x) of some of the more remarkable, which 

 need little explanation. There were besides, large and handsome 

 mouldings and specimens of nearly all the carved ornamental bands in 

 use in this class of buildings. As usual, however, there had been a 

 reconstruction ; for I found two huge blocks of kankar with the tigers 



II couchant" placed one on either side of the doorway ; whilst originally 

 they had been joined and formed the basement for a large figure of 

 Buddha. 



The drawing No. 1, Plate X., represents what was probably at the 

 back of the shrine, and resembles other portions found at Noner and 

 elsewhere. It is very complete and curious. No one can say what may 

 have been built into the tank-facing, but this is one of many instances in 

 which valuable carvings have been lost. A few slabs were secured by 

 me for a local museum, should such ever be established in Mainpuri. 



At the village of Basema, where is a large and ancient khera, 

 I saw remains of a small building, similar to some of those described 



