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Ghats on the banks of the river Jumna, Mathura

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Description

The scene depicts the ghats on the bank of the River Jumna, Mathura (U.P). It includes the quadrangular tower, the San Burj built in in the 16th century, which commemorates the Raja of Amber's wife, who committed Sati at Mathura.

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Descriptive medium

Watercolour on paper

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Location

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Country

India

Medium

Watercolour

Tww Comment

Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India