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Dr. John Murray

Buland Darwaza with Figure

1858–62
waxed paper negative

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The Buland Darwaza, or “high gate,” was built in 1575 by Mughal emperor Akbar and is said to be the tallest gate in the world.

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