This lithograph, titled "Karbala," published by Anant Shivaji Desai, depicts the holy shrine of Karbala, located in central Iraq, southwest of Baghdad.

Karbala holds deep religious significance due to the Battle of Karbala (680 CE), where Al-Husain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was martyred alongside his followers by the forces of Umayyad Caliph Yazid I. His sacrifice symbolizes faith, justice, and resistance against oppression.

A shrine was built over his grave, making Karbala a major pilgrimage site, especially during Ashura, when millions gather to commemorate his martyrdom. This lithograph beautifully captures the spiritual and historical essence of this revered site.