Mughal White Marble

Akbar the real phase of mughal architecture began with akbar.

Mughal white marble.

The use of red sandstone inlaid with white marble and painted designs on walls and ceiling are the salient features of mughal buildings. One of the most famous buildings in the world the taj mahal is the mausoleum of mumtaz mahal the mughal emperor shah jahan s. Crown of the palace taːdʒ ˈmɛːɦ ə l is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river yamuna in the indian city of agra it was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan reigned from 1628 to 1658 to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal. Some features common to many buildings are.

Major examples of mughal architecture include. The magnificent white marble tomb of mughal empress mumtaz mahal. Geometrical sandstone and marble pietre dura inlay patterns over the entrance iwan or high arc and the chhatris and small minarets that surround the white marble central dome. Tombs such as taj mahal akbar s tomb and humayun s tomb.

The taj mahal ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l ˌ t ɑː ʒ. Constructed by 20 000 men it represents the islamic garden of paradise and is widely regarded as the greatest achievement in mughal architecture. It also houses the tomb of. Use of delicate ornamentation work including pachin kari decorative work and jali latticed screens.

Mughal architecture incorporates indian elements with persian and islamic elements. Monumental buildings surrounded by gardens on all four. Persian indian and various provincial styles were fused to produce works of unusual quality and refinement such as the taj mahal in agra. Mughal architecture building style that flourished in northern and central india from the mid 16th to the late 17th century under the patronage of the mughal emperors.

Large bulbous onion domes sometimes surrounded by four smaller domes. Use of white marble and red sandstone. White marble was a favoured.