Al Hawd al-Kawthar (Agra)

India / Uttar Pradesh / Agra Cantonment / Agra
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The raised marble water tank (hauz) is called al Hawd al-Kawthar, literally meaning and named after the "Tank of Abundance" promised to Muhammad (pbuh) in paradise where the faithful may quench their thirst upon arrival.
Five fountains are located within the tank, one at each of its four corners and one in its center. The four corners of the tank have floral edged designs. Four marble benches, all placed at right angles to one another on each side of the square tank, were added to the platform by Lord Curzon in 1907-8.
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Coordinates:   27°10'23"N   78°2'31"E
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