Impey, Eugene Clutterbuck (Photographer). Secundra-Upper Part of the Mausoleum, Early 1860s | Antiquarian Photograph | 00115007
PhotographerEugene Clutterbuck Impey | 1830 – 1904
TitleSecundra-Upper Part of the Mausoleum
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDateEarly 1860s
Size9.61 x 11.42 in (24.40 x 29.00 cm)
InscriptionPrinted in English' 31. SCENDRA.- Upper part of the Mausoleum of Akbar. This view is taken from the lowest terrace,and shows the decoration in detail.The upper story of marble has its windows perforated, and a colonnade cloister runs round the interior. In the centre is the tombstone. an unique specimen of arabesque tracery. The remains of the Emperor are, however deposited in a vaulted chamber in the basement, exactly underneath.' l.c.and no. inscribed in pencil '6627' t.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedEllora Caves near Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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