Sikandra Uttah Pradesh India

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The ornate carvings and mosaics on the facade of Akbar's Tomb. Built from red sandstone and white marble it was completed between 1612 and 1614. The tomb was designed by Akbar and construction began in 1604, however the building was modified and completed by his son Jahangir after his death in 1605.

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Size: 4993px × 3716px
Location: Sikandra Uttah Pradesh India
Photo credit: © Ken Gibson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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