The Indian peninsula was ruled by the Mughals and the British for several centuries. The British ended the empire of the Mughals. In slave India, both these dynasties did a lot of development along with the ruling. There was a tremendous development in building construction and painting style during the Mughal period. There are many such buildings built by the Mughals in present-day India which have been preserved by UNESCO as World Heritage. Domestic and foreign tourists throng to see these buildings. History lovers cannot live without visiting these places. Today we are going to tell our readers about some such buildings built during the Mughal period, which are still able to maintain their existence and existence.
Akbar's Tomb
Akbar's tomb is in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, where a large number of tourists reach every year. Akbar started the construction of this mausoleum in the year 1605, and his son Jahangir completed its construction in the year 1613. This mausoleum is made of marble and red sandstone. The artwork here attracts a lot of people.
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
This mausoleum is situated in Bihar. Sher Shah Suri was a Pathan warrior who ruled for five years from 1540 to 1545 during the Mughal era. At the same time, he died in an accidental explosion in 1545. This mausoleum has been built by the architect Aliwal Khan. He built this tomb using red sandstone. People are surprised to see this artwork.
Hazira Tomb
Hazira Tomb is dedicated to Qutbuddin Muhammad Khan and is located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Hazira Tomb was built during the reign of Akbar. Qutbuddin Muhammad Khan said to be the tutor of Akbar's children Salim and Naurang Khan, was defeated by Muzaffar III, the last Sultan of Gujarat.
Gol Gumbaz
Located in Bijapur, Karnataka, Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The mausoleum is known for its massive dome, which is the second largest in the world. It has a unique architectural design, which is the main center of attraction among the people. It also has the Whispering Gallery, where you can see the sound echoing.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is one of the famous buildings of Delhi. This one is mainly known for its huge minaret. But the Qutub Minar complex houses the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the tomb of Iltutmish, the second ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. This mausoleum is a major historical site displaying Indo-Islamic architecture.
Safdarjung's Tomb
Apart from all these architecture and sculptures, the Safdarjung Tomb is a Mughal-era establishment. Considered to be one of the last mausoleums built in this style. Built of marble and sandstone, this exquisite mausoleum was built during the reign of the Mughal emperor Ahmed Shah Bahadur. Its huge dome, high arches, manicured gardens, and fountains attract tourists very well. Safdarjung's Tomb in Delhi is the resting place of Nawab Safdarjung, a prominent statesman of the Mughal Empire. Mughal and Persian styles can be seen in the architecture of this mausoleum.
Taj Mahal
Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this monument was built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum made of white marble is one of the seven wonders of the world. The tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan are also present here. This mausoleum also has the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It took about 22 years to build this magnificent World Heritage Site. The marble Taj Mahal mainly represents Islamic, Turkish, and Persian architectural designs. You have to go to Agra to see the architecture of the Mughals.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi Ka Maqbara is situated between Daulatabad and Aurangabad against the backdrop of the Deccan Plateau. It is said that this architecture was built by Aurangzeb's son Prince Azam Shah for his mother Dilras Banu Begum.
Humayun's Tomb
The beautiful architecture and monuments of the Mughals include Humayun's Tomb, which is one of the finest tombs in India. This magnificent domed mausoleum was built around 1572 along with the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is an attractive and philosophical place in the city. You too must go to see this beautiful monument.
Tomb of Adham Khan
The tomb of Adham Khan, located north of the Qutub Minar in Delhi, was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Adham Khan was Akbar's general and he was brought up by Akbar's parents. However, Akbar had Khan killed when he learned that Khan had killed his favorite general, Agata Khan. The architecture of the tomb reflects the Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties.
Tomb of Sheikh Chilli
Sheikh Chilli's tomb, located at Thanesar in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, is a complex of structures, consisting of 2 mausoleums, 1 madrasa, and Mughal gardens. The main mausoleum is dedicated to Saint Abd-ul-Razak, popularly known as Sheikh Chilli. He was the spiritual mentor of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan. The other tomb attached to the madrasa is dedicated to the wife of Sheikh Chilli.
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