Getty Museum

[Tomb of Akbar the Great, Sikandra]

Date

about 1865–1885

Medium

Albumen silver print

Department

Photographs

Institution

Getty Museum

A rear view of the Tomb of Akbar. The tomb features a large niche, framed by a pointed arch. The niche is set into a rectangular tomb building with two ornamental towers, one on either side. The exterior of the tomb, as well as the interior of the niche, is decorated with mosaics set in various patterns. The ground surrounding the tomb is partially paved.

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