The essay reflects the artist's impression of his second trip to Turkestan (1869-1870). The idiosyncrasy of Vereschagin's painting style is the documentary precision and accuracy of the image. Registan - ceremonial area of the Middle Eastern cities, the Lat-Dor Madrassah (XVII century) is an marvelous monument of Muslim architecture.

Professional army officer, Vereschagin participated in military actions in Turkestan. Influenced by his personal impressions of the hostilities taken place, he created a series of paintings named "Barbarians". Similar historical "monuments-attractions" were left behind by and after a XIV-XV conqueror Tamerlane (Timur). This painting is a key piece of the series. The artist inscribed on the frame of the painting: " The Apotheosis of War. Dedicated to all the great conquerors of the, past, present and those in the future"

Taj Mahal - the mausoleum of Sultan Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal constructed in the XII century. The artist depicted "one of the world greatest architectural creations". Vereschagin traveled a great deal, studied the life and lifestyle of the visited by him countries. Travel impressions were reflected in the series of paintings and graphic works. The idiosyncrasy of his painting style is the documentary precision and accuracy of the image.