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The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres) of grounds near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The third Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great (1542 – 1605), himself commenced its construction in around 1600, according to Tartary tradition to commence the construction of one's tomb during one's lifetime. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it, after his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613.
The lamp above was gifted by Lord Curzon.
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  • Taken: Jun 14, 2008
  • Uploaded: Jun 25, 2008
  • Updated: Nov 30, 2012