Unlike his predecessor, Akbar built riverfront garden which influenced Mughal garden architecture by his successors. The patterns of Mughal gardens were highly influenced by the Persian style of architecture with pools, fountains, and canals inside the gardens.
Agra Fort, Humayun Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Shalimar Gardens, Shah Jahan Mosque, Badshahi Masjid. are some of the popular monuments of Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinent.
Some of the must visit Mughal monuments in India are listed below.
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Enduring Mughal Monuments like Taj Mahal still stands in all its beauty and finesse. The white marble mausoleum, Taj Mahal, is one of the seven wonders of the world and was constructed during the zenith of the Mughal dynasty by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal
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Enduring Mughal Monuments like Taj Mahal still stands in all its beauty and finesse. The white marble mausoleum, Taj Mahal, is one of the seven wonders of the world and was constructed during the zenith of the Mughal dynasty by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Shah Jahan built this wondrous monument to dedicate love and beauty of his dearest wife Mumtaz Mahal and to make her name immortal. The beauty of Taj Mahal is amplified manifold by the Taj Mahal garden which is like the Paradise garden mentioned in the holy Quran. .
Also Read: An evening at Taj Mahal, Architecture of Taj Mahal, History of Taj Mahal
Qutub Minar
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Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction of this monument in 1192 and his successors Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq completed the construction. The Minar is world heritage site in Delhi. Though not built by the Mughals, it is a great example of Mughal architecture.
The great masterpiece is 72.5 meters high and the base measures 14.32 meters and the top structure measures 2.75 meters. The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar draws interest of many tourists. This monument is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Mughal architecture and is famous tourist place in Delhi. Read More
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The mosque stands across the road in front of the Red Fort and it is the largest mosque in India. The mosque was built by the emperor who had built the magnificent Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. This mosque is believed to be the last architectural work during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Jama Masjid
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The mosque stands across the road in front of the Red Fort and it is the largest mosque in India. The mosque was built by the emperor who had built the magnificent Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. This mosque is believed to be the last architectural work during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Almost 5000 artisans built the mosque with red sandstone and marble. The Jama Masjid has four towers, two minarets, and three gateways. The Mosque has detailed carvings and the holy Koran is scribbled on its wall.
Red Fort
Red Fort or Lal Qila is another monument of Mughal period. It served as the capital of Mughal dynasty during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort conceived its name from the 33 meter high gigantic walls of red sandstone.
There are two gates of the Red Fort viz. Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate. The Red Fort is a treasure trove of many beautiful buildings such as Diwan-i-Aam or the Hall of Public Audiences, Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences, and Rang Mahal or the Palace of Colors.
Emperor Shah Jahan used to hear complains of common people in the Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas as the name suggests was for his private guests.
The other attractions of the Red Fort are Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque; Shahi Burji, the private working area of emperor Shah Jahan; and hammams or the royal baths.
Also Read: History of Red Fort
Itmad-ud-Daula
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Itmad-ud-Daula is located in the old city of Agra. Itmad-ud-Daula is the first marble-made tomb in India. The tomb is of Mir Ghiyas Beg, who used to be the chief minister of Jahangir’s court. Jahangir gave his father-in-law the title of Itmad-ud-Daula or ‘the pillar of the state’.
Emperor Jahangir fell in love with his beautiful daughter Nur Jahan and married her. After Ghiyas Beg’s death in 1622, his daughter ordered the tomb.
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The Humayun's Tomb is located in eastern Delhi it is first example of Mughal Architecture in India. In 1565, Hamida banu Begum, the widow of Humayun, constructed the mausoleum for her deceased husband nine years after his death.
Humayun’s Tomb
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The Humayun's Tomb is located in eastern Delhi it is first example of Mughal Architecture in India. In 1565, Hamida banu Begum, the widow of Humayun, constructed the mausoleum for her deceased husband nine years after his death.
The Mughal garden of Humayun Tomb is divided in four parts by walkways or flowing water. The Mughal garden is created from the idea of the paradise garden described in the holy Quran.
Buland Darwaza
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In 1601 AD, Mughal emperor Akbar built the Buland Darwaza or the gateway at Fatehpur Sikri to monumentalize his victory over Gujarat. The Buland Darwaza is 53.63 meter high and 35 meter wide.
Buland Darwaza
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In 1601 AD, Mughal emperor Akbar built the Buland Darwaza or the gateway at Fatehpur Sikri to monumentalize his victory over Gujarat. The Buland Darwaza is 53.63 meter high and 35 meter wide.
It is built of red sandstone and marble in the distinct Mughal design with carved verses from the holy Quran. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is a prime example of Mughal monuments in India.
Agra Fort
The Agra Fort is located in Agra and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort lies 2.5 km northwest of the famous Taj Mahal.
The monument was built by Akbar and it is house to some important buildings such as Moti Masjid; Meena bazaar; and Jahangir Mahal, which was built for Jahangir and his family.
It is located 13 km from the Agra Fort at Sikandra, which lies 8 km west-northwest of the city center on the Mathura Road.
Tomb of Akbar the Great
It is located 13 km from the Agra Fort at Sikandra, which lies 8 km west-northwest of the city center on the Mathura Road.
The tomb building is a truncated pyramid-shaped five storey monument built of deep red sandstone and enriched with features in white marble.Akbar chose the site for his own tomb and commenced the construction of Sikandra. Read More
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a city in Agra district in Uttar Pradesh. Mughal emperor Akbar founded the city in 1569 and it served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.
Akbar named the city as Fatehbad, Fateh meaning victorious in Arabic. The city serves as a treasure trove of beautiful Indian Mughal architecture monuments.
