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  2. Mughal architecture - Wikipedia

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    The tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture . The Tomb of Salim Chishti is famed as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India, built during the years 1580 and 1581. The tomb, built in 1571 in the corner of the mosque compound, is a square marble chamber with a verandah.

  3. Indo-Islamic architecture - Wikipedia

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    The Mughal Empire, an Islamic empire that lasted in India from 1526 to 1857 left a mark on Indian architecture that was a mix of Islamic, Persian, Arabic, Central Asian and native Indian architecture. A major aspect of Mughal architecture is the symmetrical nature of buildings and courtyards.

  4. Shah Jahan period architecture - Wikipedia

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    In itself, Mughal architecture has a profound legacy, and as Asher notes, “the symbolic content of Mughal architecture peaks under Shah Jahan.” [17] This highlights the prominence of this period of architecture throughout not only India, but neighbouring Pakistan, where the Lahore temple is located.

  5. List of tombs of Mughal Empire - Wikipedia

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    While the royal tombs were octagonal, one of the nobles was square in shape. The square-shaped tombs were followed even during the Mughal tombs until the 18th century. Sher Shah Suri at one time had the largest tomb in India built for himself at Sasaram. [6] The nine bays in the Mughal tombs in replicated from Timurid women house architecture.

  6. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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    The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history.

  7. Category:Mughal art - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Mughal architecture (5 C, 29 P) Mughal royal books (6 P) P. Painters from the Mughal Empire (20 P) Pages in category "Mughal art"

  8. Ram Nath - Wikipedia

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    Mughal Sculpture: Study of Stone Sculptures of Birds, Beasts, Mythical Animals, Human Beings, and Deities in Mughal Architecture. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation. ISBN 978-81-7024-870-5. R. Nath (1996). India as Seen by Babur, AD 1504-1530. M.D. ISBN 978-81-7533-000-9. R. Nath (1996). Art & Architecture of the Taj Mahal. Historical Research ...

  9. Mughal painting - Wikipedia

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    The Mughal emperors were Muslims and they are credited with consolidating Islam in the subcontinent, and spreading Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture as well as the faith. [3] Mughal painting immediately took a much greater interest in realistic portraiture than was typical of Persian miniatures.