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|origin=[[India]] | |origin = [[India]] | ||
|first=Ghosts of India (novel) | |first=Ghosts of India (novel) | ||
|type=Animal-powered vehicle | |type = Animal-powered vehicle | ||
}}A '''howdah''' was a | }}A '''howdah''' was a carrier placed on the backs of [[elephant]]s in [[India]]. ([[TV]]: "[[The Watcher (episode)|The Watcher]]") Howdahs were strapped onto the creatures and were canopied, but with open sides. Their box-shaped design usually allowed for two people to ride on top, sat side-by-side. Howdahs were often elaborately decorated, typically with [[Tassel|tassels]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Ghosts of India]]'') | ||
The [[First Doctor]] mentioned to [[Steven Taylor]] that if | The [[First Doctor]] mentioned to [[Steven Taylor]] that if [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]'s [[chameleon circuit]] was functioning correctly, the TARDIS would possibly take the form of a howdah if they landed during the [[Indian Mutiny]]. ([[TV]]: "[[The Watcher (episode)|The Watcher]]") | ||
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]]'') | ||
[[Category:Vehicles from the real world]] | [[Category:Vehicles from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Animal-powered vehicles]] | [[Category:Animal-powered vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Land vehicles]] | [[Category:Land vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:02, 22 April 2024
A howdah was a carrier placed on the backs of elephants in India. (TV: "The Watcher") Howdahs were strapped onto the creatures and were canopied, but with open sides. Their box-shaped design usually allowed for two people to ride on top, sat side-by-side. Howdahs were often elaborately decorated, typically with tassels. (PROSE: Ghosts of India)
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 during the Indian Mutiny. (TV: "The Watcher")
The Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble used a howdah when they travelled by elephant with Gandhi. (PROSE: Ghosts of India)
