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Shah Jahān period architecture, Indian building style that flourished under the patronage of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58), its crowning achievement being the magnificent mausoleum at Agra, the Taj Mahal.
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Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern...
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Shah Jahan, Mughal emperor of India (1628–58) who built the...
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Shah Jahan period architecture is an architectural period of Mughal architecture. It is associated with Shah Jahan 's thirty-year reign over the Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1658. The most notable structures of this period include the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Red Fort in Old Delhi.
On account of the intense interest taken and vigorous efforts made in raising magnificent and spacious buildings by Shah Jahan the Mughal period in general and his period in specific came to be known as the golden period of Indian architecture.
Mughal architecture during Shah Jahan was as if a toy in the hands of a boy, excited and anxious to build and rebuild all kinds of Islamic architectural masterpieces, reminiscent of Timurid construction in Persian background. Shah Jahan had constructed and renovated forts throughout his reign.
Jun 7, 2024 · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
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An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
Shah Jahan, Mughal emperor of India (1628–58) who built the Taj Mahal. He was the third son of Jahangir. His reign was notable for its successes against the Deccan states and his architectural achievements. His reign was also a period of great literary and artistic achievement.
