Mosque built by Akbar, Agra, India, ca.1920-1940

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Title: Mosque built by Akbar, Agra, India, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: “Jama Masjid, F. Sikri, Agra: The largest Mosque in India built by E. Akbar in 1571 at a cost of 5 lacs of Rs. The interior walls of the mosque are painted in blue and gold.” The high entrance to the mosque is depicted along with porticos on the front of the building. Small elevated domes line the front of the roof. The printed caption and the following information stamped in blue ink are on the back of the postcard: “Catholic Mission, Pathiavarm, Odalavady. P. O. (Via) Polur. N. A. Dt. S. India. Handwriting in English covers the back
Extent: photographic postcards, 9 x 15.5 cm

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