Delhi
The Tomb of Safdarjang, which dates from the 1750s, shows in many ways how Mughal architecture had declined since its heyday during the 16th and 17th centuries, although it is still a fine building. Safdarjang, Nawab of Oudh, was appointed prime minister by Emperor Ahmed Shah Bahadur when he succeeded to the throne in 1748; the former made so many enemies, that he wasn't in office for long and died in 1754. This photograph is of the principal (east) elevation of the tomb. Perhaps one day the channel will be re-filled with water, so as to reflect the tomb in it.
Delhi
The Tomb of Safdarjang, which dates from the 1750s, shows in many ways how Mughal architecture had declined since its heyday during the 16th and 17th centuries, although it is still a fine building. Safdarjang, Nawab of Oudh, was appointed prime minister by Emperor Ahmed Shah Bahadur when he succeeded to the throne in 1748; the former made so many enemies, that he wasn't in office for long and died in 1754. This photograph is of the principal (east) elevation of the tomb. Perhaps one day the channel will be re-filled with water, so as to reflect the tomb in it.