Fort Of Allahabad

27.5 x 18.5 cm (10.75 x 7.2 inches)

Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Prayagraj in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna, near its confluence with the Ganges. It is classified by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.

This is a black and white engraving by Robert Montgomery Martin and was published in 1857. It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition.