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Turkic and Persian styles
- The Shah Jahan Mosque's architectural style is overtly influenced by Turkic and Persian styles.
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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. Among the other landmarks of the style are several mosques at the emperor’s.
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Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern...
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Shah Jahan period architecture is distinguished by the extensive use of symmetry, the embellishing of structures through features such as the Shahjahani column and the use of red sandstone and white marble as essential building materials.
The influence of Shah Jahan's architecture on later periods is profound and far-reaching. Drawing from a rich heritage of Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural traditions, Shah Jahan's structures introduced innovations and styles that have transcended their time and geographical boundaries.
May 15, 2024 · Shah Jahan’s era marked a time of unparalleled architectural brilliance but also internal discord, culminating in the tragic War of Succession. Despite the strife, his legacy endures through iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal , immortalizing his reign as a golden age of Mughal architecture.
Under the reign of Shah Jahan, the symbolic content of Mughal architecture reached a peak. [24] The Taj Mahal complex was conceived as a replica on earth of the house of the departed in paradise (inspired by a verse by the imperial goldsmith and poet, Bibadal Khan).
Sep 20, 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.
Shah Jahan was said to have personal a preference for white marble based architectures, especially for Taj Mahal. Although some buildings built during his era was made of red sandstone, such as the Red Fort in Delhi, he preferred to use white marble for his private quarters. [9]
