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}}A '''howdah''' was a kind of a saddle used on [[elephant]]s in [[India]]. | }}A '''howdah''' was a kind of a saddle used on [[elephant]]s in [[India]]. It was strapped onto the beast and was canopied, but with open sides. Their box-shaped design usually allowed for two people to ride next to each other. They were often elaborately decorated, typically with tassels. | ||
The [[First Doctor]] mentioned to [[Steven Taylor]] that if the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]]'s chameleon circuit was functioning correctly, the TARDIS would possibly take the form of a howdah if they landed in India. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | The [[First Doctor]] mentioned to [[Steven Taylor]] that if the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]]'s chameleon circuit was functioning correctly, the TARDIS would possibly take the form of a howdah if they landed in India. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble]] used a howdah when they travelled by elephant with [[Gandhi]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Ghosts of India]]'') | The [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble]] used a howdah when they travelled by elephant with [[Gandhi]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Ghosts of India]]'') | ||
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A howdah was a kind of a saddle used on elephants in India. It was strapped onto the beast and was canopied, but with open sides. Their box-shaped design usually allowed for two people to ride next to each other. They were often elaborately decorated, typically with tassels.
The First Doctor mentioned to Steven Taylor that if the TARDIS's chameleon circuit was functioning correctly, the TARDIS would possibly take the form of a howdah if they landed in India. (TV: The Time Meddler)
The Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble used a howdah when they travelled by elephant with Gandhi. (PROSE: Ghosts of India)
