Description: 1889 Wood Engraving Alamgir Mosque by the Ganges India Old Benares City (inv10) Varanasi, India, otherwise known as Beni Madhav Ka Darera, was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb, at the site where an ancient Vishnu temple was situated. The mosque is architecturally a blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The mosque has high domes and minarets. Two of its minarets were damaged; one minaret collapsed killing a few people and the other was officially brought down owing to stability concerns. The Panchaganga Ghat where the mosque is situated is where five streams are said to join. In October lamps are lighted on top of a bamboo staff as a mark of guidance to the ancestors.
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Location: Skokie, Illinois
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Production Technique: Woodblock Printing
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: India
Material: wood engraving
Print Surface: Paper
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Year of Production: 1889
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Color: Black
Type: Print
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
