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The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, also known as Agra's Red Fort.Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort in 1530. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
Chauburji (literally "Four Towers") is a building located in Agra, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Dating back to the Mughal period, the actual purpose of the building and its date of construction is not agreed upon. It is set within a garden on the banks of the Yamuna river, and a small mosque is situated to its west. The building has a ...
The architecture of Uttar Pradesh demonstrates a diverse and eclectic combination of Buddhist, Hindu, Indo-Islamic, and Indo-European architectural styles.Three of its architectural monuments—the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, as well as the township of Fatehpur Sikri founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar—are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The major part of Agra fort was built by Akbar from 1565 to 1574. The architecture of the fort clearly indicates the free adoption of the Rajput planning and construction. Some of the important buildings in the fort are Jahangiri Mahal built for Jahangir and his family, the Moti Masjid, and Mena Bazaars. The Jahangiri Mahal has a courtyard ...
The architectural plan of Badshahi Masjid, built by Shah Jahan's son Aurangzeb at Lahore, Pakistan, is similar to the Jama Masjid.. [6] Shah Jahan also built the Taj Mahal, at Agra and the Red Fort in Old Delhi, which stands opposite the Jama Masjid.it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period. [7] Jamamasjid
Agra Fort: Inner Delhi Gate. Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Inner Delhi Gate. N-UP-A1-l Agra Fort: Jahangiri Mahal Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Jahangiri Mahal: N-UP-A1-m Agra Fort: Jahangir's Bath Agra: Agra Agra Fort: Jahangir's Bath: N-UP-A1-n Agra Fort: Khas Mahal or the Aramgah or private hall including the golden pavilions on each side. Agra: Agra
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[30] [31] [32] The tomb was built by her son Jahangir, in her memory between years 1623-1627 and is located in Sikandra, next to the Akbar's Tomb, [33] [34] [35] in the direction of Mathura. [36] The structure was originally an open baradari (pleasure pavilion) under Sikander Lodi, who built it in 1495 AD.