Ruined gateway at Vijayanagar before 1893

This anonymous photograph, titled "Ruined gateway at Vijayanagar," captures the remnants of a once grand architectural feature from the Vijayanagara Empire in India. Taken before 1893, the image showcases the gateway's crumbling archway, offering a glimpse into the empire's rich history and decline. The photograph is a valuable record of a bygone era, highlighting the power and influence of Vijayanagara, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of even the most powerful empires.