The arch of the Lotus Mahal, sometimes called the Chitragni Mahal at Hampi, India.

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The Loyus Mahal stands in the UNESCO World Heritage site Royal Enclosure at Hampi in India. The Vijayanagar King Krishnadeva Raya built the palace for his favourite queen, Tirumala Devi.

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Hampi, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Raj Singh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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