City of Āgra

unknown (Indian (South Asian))
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City of Agra
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/71639
Date
1500-1529
Description
general view, an explicitly defensive form: the circular plan offers a direct shot at attackers from gun or arrow slits facing in a range of directions (and the vultures perched atop the turret provide an additional warning), 1990
Type of Work
City
Subject
Taj Mahal (Agra, India), Streetscapes, Cityscapes, Townscapes (built environment), Islamic cities and towns, Mogul Empire, Cities and towns -- India, Lodi, Vultures, Turrets (towers), Center Control, Intensification
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