Zeenat-ul-Masjid, Delhi
The Zeenat-ul-Masajid is popularly known as the Ghata Masjid. It is an 18th-century Mughal mosque located in Delhi, India. The mosque was commissioned by Zeenat-un-Nissa, second daughter of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
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10 world-famous monuments built by Mughals in India
The Mughals brought along with them a unique architectural that went on to evolve as an amalgamation and became Indo-Islamic architecture throughout the ever-changing extent of their empire in the Indian subcontinent. Here we list 10 world-famous monuments built by Mughals in India.
By Tahir Qureshi | Updated: September 28, 2024 6:34 PM IST
Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi
Safdarjung's tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum. It was built in 1754 for Nawab Safdarjung. It has an ambience of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red, brown and white coloured structures.
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Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Agra
It is often described as a jewel box, sometimes called the Bachcha Taj or the Baby Taj. The tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. Along with the main building, the structure consists of numerous outbuildings and gardens.
Taj Mahal, Agra
It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
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Red Fort, Delhi
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1639 when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The fort represents Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan and combines Persian palace architecture with indigenous Indian traditions.
Pari Mahal, Srinagar
Also known as The Palace of Fairies, it is a seven-terraced Mughal garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking the city of Srinagar and the south-west of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, it is one of the largest mosques in India.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1558. It was the first garden-tomb in the Indian sub-continent. It was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 during the reign of Akbar in the Mughal Empire. The Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the Mecca Mosque and its designs are taken from Hindu and Parsi architecture.
Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad
It was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's son Prince Azam Shah in the memory of his loving mother Dilras Banu Begum. It has a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal and hence it is also called the Taj of the Deccan.