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The lavish use of red sandstone sought to minimize the stylistic clashes consequent to the mixing of these disparate elements. All these buildings reflected Akbar's design and architectural philosophy. This is the "Akbari" style of architecture For example, Akbar's tomb, though Islamic in spirit, is a blend of styles.
Indo-Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for Islamic patrons and purposes. Despite an initial Arab presence in Sindh , the development of Indo-Islamic architecture began in earnest with the establishment of Delhi as the capital of the Ghurid dynasty in 1193. [ 1 ]
The Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, is the most famous example of Mughal Architecture and one of India's most recognisable landmarks in general [1] Panch Mahal Badshahi Mosque, in Lahore, Pakistan, is the last and largest imperial mosque built by the Mughals [2]
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 buildings are constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble. [1] [2]
Akbar built several gardens first in Delhi, [5] then in Agra, Akbar's new capital. [6] These tended to be riverfront gardens rather than the fortress gardens that his predecessors built. Building riverfront rather than fortress gardens influenced later Mughal garden architecture considerably.
Despite the name of the structure, Akbari Sarai was begun during the reign of Islam Shah Suri in the mid 1550s, and not during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. [3] The mosque at the sarai dates from the Suri period, though the cells which line the complex, and its gateways, [2] date from the Shah Jahan period in the mid 1600s.
During the 300-year rule of the Mughals, their attitudes towards indigenous cultures varied. With Akbar's arrival, there was a fusion of Hindu and Muslim styles and they are depicted in the various architectural innovations that he undertook. Mughal architecture was the product of Indian, Islamic, Timurid and even European styles.
The extension work of private quarters by Shah Jahan continued between 1628 and 1634. The distinctive Shah Jahani architecture is reflected in the extensive use of white marble and hierarchical accents of the construction. [6] During the Sikh Empire, Shah Burj became Ranjit Singh's favourite place. He built a harem over the top of Sheesh Mahal. [4]