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Mughal tombs are a set of tombs built by various ruling in Mughal Emperors. All of them have marked influence from Iranian Timurid forms. The Mughal dynasty was established after the victory of Babur at Panipat in 1526. During his five-year reign, Babur took considerable interest in erecting buildings, though few have survived.
Pages in category "Mughal tombs" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Tomb of Adham Khan;
The Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near city of Lahore, along the banks of River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan. [1] The site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embellished with frescoes and marble, and its exterior that is richly decorated with pietra dura.
Mughal tombs (44 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures of the Mughal Empire" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
Mughal Architecture of Delhi : A Study of Mosques and Tombs (1556–1627 A.D.), by Praduman K. Sharma, Sundeep, 2001, ISBN 81-7574-094-9. Chapt 10. Garden Tomb of Humayun: An Abode in Paradise, by Neeru Misra and Tanay Misra, Published by Aryan Books International, Delhi, 2003; Ruggles, D. Fairchild. 1997. Humayun's Tomb and Garden: Typologies ...
Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar. The tomb was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra , a suburb of Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India .
The Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan is a 17th-century Mughal tomb in Burhanpur, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is listed as a monument of national importance . [ 1 ] The tomb is also nicknamed the "Black Taj Mahal " owing to the black stone used in its construction.
The tomb features a distinctly new cenotaph-style, and is laid out in a rectangular shape with its inner walls entirely covered with Quranic verses. The tomb also has an area dedicated for the graves of 5 of his royal ladies. [9] The mausoleum of Isa Khan Hussain II Tarkhan (d. 1651) features a two-story stone building with cupolas and balconies.