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    Mughal

    Architecture
    Done by:
    Sudhiksha V.S
    CP -2 B
    Introduction to Mughal
    architecture
    The Mughals built magnificent forts, palaces, gates, public buildings,
    mosques, water tanks or wells, etc. They also laid out many gardens. These
    gardens were heavily influenced by Persian style. Some of the typical
    features include pools, fountains canals inside the gardens.
    The real phase of Mughal architecture began during the reign of Akbar. He
    brought together the fine architectural tradition also influenced with the
    consolidation of the empire, the Mughal architecture reached its end.
    Towards the end of Jahangir’s reign, buildings came to be made entirely of
    marble and the walls were decorated with floral designs with semi-precious
    stones. All these features are evident in the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
    Introduction to Mughal
    Architecture
    The Mughal Architecture reflects a blend of Indian, Persian
    and Islamic techniques. It also reflects technological
    advancement, extensive use of resources, but more
    significantly it show the aesthetic taste of the Mughal rulers
    and their love for poetry and admiration of nature.
    Features of Mughal Architecture
    • Perfect radial or bilateral symmetry in the buildings and extensive use of red
    sandstone with white marble inlay work. Later, pure marble became a very popular
    material for buildings.
    • The use of arches, minarets and domes continued. However the dome becomes
    slightly pointed.
    • The laying of gardens is one of the most important aspects of the Mughal
    architecture.
    • Decoration of buildings was an important aspect which reflects extensive use of
    resources. They used the art of pietra dura on ceramic tiles, inlaid with coloured and
    semi-precious stones. Carved and inlaid stone work is another important feature
    which is reflected in the making of jalis or pierced marble screens with intricate
    designs.
    Features of Mughal Architecture
    • Other elements included constructing of chattris, domed
    kiosks resting on pillars, chajjas and jarokas, projecting
    balconies supported on corbels and with hood, resting on
    the columns became important features of the period.
    How many Mughal monuments are
    there in India?

    There are 18 Famous Historical Monuments of India


    Who built the first Mughal?

    Babur was the founder of the Mughal empire and the first
    Mughal king who built a Mughal garden in India.
    What are famous Mughal
    architecture in India?
    • Taj Mahal, Agra.
    • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi.
    • Red Fort, Delhi.
    • Pari Mahal in Srinagar
    • Fatehpur Sikri in Agra
    • The Allahabad Fort in Prayagraj
    • Akbar’s Tomb in Agra
    • Akbari Fort in Ajmer
    • Agra Fort, Agra.
    • Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra.
    What are the 10 famous Mughal
    architecture and who built
    them?
    What is the 1st famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    1. Taj Mahal in Agra.

    Taj Mahal was built by


    Mughal Emperor, Shah
    Jahan.
    What is the 2nd famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    2. Red fort in Delhi.

    Constructed under the


    leadership of Shah Jahan.
    What is the 3rd famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    3. Pari Mahal in Srinagar

    Built by Prince Dara


    Shikhoh, the son of Shah
    Jahan
    What is the 4th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    4. Agra Fort

    Built as a military base by


    Mughar Emperor Akbar, Agra
    fort was later converted into a
    royal residence by his son
    Jahangir.
    What is the 5th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    5. Humayun’s Tomb

    Humayun’s tomb maintained


    by the Archaeological Survey
    of India (ASI) was
    commissioned by Humayun’s
    first wife Empress Bega
    Begum.
    What is the 6th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    6. Fatehpur Sikri in Agra

    Founded by Emperor Akbar,


    Fatehpur Sikri is a fortified
    city in Agra
    What is the 7th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    7. The Allahabad Fort in


    Prayagraj

    another monument built by


    Mughal emperor Akbar
    What is the 8th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    8. Akbari Fort in Ajmer

    Commissioned by Emperor
    Akbar in 1570.
    What is the 9th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    9. Akbar’s Tomb in Agra

    Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra


    was commissioned by Akbar
    but was completed by his
    son Jahangir.
    What is the 10th famous Mughal
    architecture and who built them?

    10. Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah in


    Agra

    the Itimad-Ud-Daulah is a
    mausoleum commissioned by
    Jahangir’s wife Nur Jahan for her
    father Mirza Ghiyas Beg

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