Fatehpur Sikri, India. The Throne Pillar in the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience).

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From bottom to top, the column incorporates Islamic, Hindu, Christian, Jain, and Persian motifs, reflecting the eclectic religious beliefs of Emperor Jalal al-Din Akbar.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo credit: © Charles O. Cecil / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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