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Delhi: The Qutb Minar
Pictures by Photoglob Co. and Edward Weller
The red sandstone Qutb Minar rises beside a great carved arch in this hand-coloured photochrom of Delhi from around 1895, with an antique map of the city inside. Begun around 1200 and standing about 238 feet tall, the tower and its ancient grounds are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a traveler, or anyone who loves Delhi.
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Delhi · Photochrom / The Qutb Minar / Photochrom, Photoglob Co., c. 1895 / The red sandstone Qutb Minar soars beside a great carved arch against a clear sky. Begun around 1200 and rising about 238 feet, the tower and its ancient surroundings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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