6 Magnificent Monuments Built by Mughals

ZeeBiz Desk

Feb 04,2024

The Mughal emperors are considered great patrons of art and architecture, who have contributed to some of the most extravagant and spectacular monuments in the world.

6 Magnificent Monuments Built by Mughals

Here are 6 magnificent monuments built by the Mughals in India.

Taj Mahal (Agra)

Regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world, This monument of love is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture..

Humayun's Tomb (New Delhi)

Humayun’s Tomb, is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums. Persian and Indian craftsmen worked together to build the garden-tomb.

Jama Masjid (Delhi)

It is the largest mosque in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Made of red sandstone and marble, it is also called Masjid-I-Jahanuma.

Pari Mahal (Jammu and Kashmir)

Pari Mahal or Peer Mahal is a seven-terraced garden in Srinagar. Its magnificence lies in its location — located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake.

Red Fort (Delhi)

The monument situated in Old Delhi's famous Chandni Chowk area, is named after its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone. It is considered to represent the zenith of the Mughal creativity.

Fatehpur Sikri (Agra)

A sub-city situated at a distance of 37 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a city known for its red sandstone, its magnificence and uniqueness shows architectural finesse.

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