10 Iconic Mughal Monuments in India

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Sep 05, 2024

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in Agra, is a stunning marble mausoleum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Red Fort

The Red Fort in Delhi, a powerful symbol of India’s history, served as the Mughal emperors' residence for nearly 200 years.

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Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, once the Mughal capital, showcases impressive red sandstone structures and reflects Akbar's architectural vision.

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Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is the first garden-tomb in India and a stunning example of Mughal architecture, built by Bega Begum.

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Agra Fort

Agra Fort, a UNESCO site, was the Mughal Empire's main residence, offering stunning architecture and historical significance.

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Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid in Delhi, built by Shah Jahan, is India's largest mosque, with a vast courtyard and impressive marble domes.

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Akbar's Tomb

Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra near Agra reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput styles and is the resting place of Emperor Akbar.

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Buland Darwaza

Located at Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world, built to commemorate Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.

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Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar is a beautiful Mughal garden built by Jahangir for his wife, Noor Jahan, reflecting Persian influence.

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Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Often called the 'Baby Taj,' this delicate marble tomb in Agra was built by Nur Jahan for her father and is a precursor to the Taj Mahal.

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