Sikandra, near Agra, Uttar Pradesh: mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar
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| Caption | Sikandra, near Agra, Uttar Pradesh: mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar. Coloured etching by William Hodges, 1788. The mausoleum is the subject of another, later, view by Thomas and William Daniell, published in their series Oriental scenery, I, with lettering "Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar at Secundra, near Agra". See Mildred Archer op. cit. The mausoleum of the emperor Akbar was built by his son and successor, Jahangir. The building was completed in 1613. Created 23 January 1788. Mausoleums. Mogul Empire. Architecture. Agra (India: District). Emperor of Hindustan Akbar, 1542–1605 Tomb. Contributors: William Hodges (1744–1797). Work ID: thm6q74e. |
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| Creator | see caption |
| Artwork medium | soft ground etching with aquatint, printed in sepia, with watercolour |
| Credit | Wellcome Collection |
| Terms of use | Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) |
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