A report on Mughal Empire and Mughal architecture
Mughal architecture is the type of Indo-Islamic architecture developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries throughout the ever-changing extent of their empire in the Indian subcontinent.
- Mughal architectureThere was more conspicuous consumption among the Mughal elite, resulting in greater patronage of painting, literary forms, textiles, and architecture, especially during the reign of Shah Jahan.
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Akbar
4 linksThe third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605.
The third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605.
A strong personality and a successful general, Akbar gradually enlarged the Mughal Empire to include much of the Indian subcontinent.
Timurid and Perso-Islamic culture began to merge and blend with indigenous Indian elements, and a distinct Indo-Persian culture emerged characterized by Mughal style arts, painting, and architecture.
Aurangzeb
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Muhi al-Din Muhammad (c. 1618 – 3 March 1707), commonly known as Aurangzeb and by his regnal title Alamgir, was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling from July 1658 until his death in 1707.
Catherine Asher terms his architectural period as an "Islamization" of Mughal architecture.
Shah Jahan
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Shihab al-Din Muhammad Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666), better known by his regnal name Shah Jahan I, was the fifth emperor of the Mughal Empire, reigning from January 1628 until July 1658.
He was one of the greatest patrons of Mughal architecture.
Taj Mahal
2 linksIslamic ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.
Islamic ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.
It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ((r.
It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history.
Red Fort
2 linksHistoric fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
Historic fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
The fort represents the peak in Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan, and combines Persianate palace architecture with Indian traditions.
Two days later, after taking tribute from the Mughals, removed their armies from the fort and the Jats took away the throne of the Mughals, called the pride of the Mughals, and the doors of the Red Fort as a memorial, and this throne is today enhancing the beauty of the palaces of Deeg.
Humayun
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Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad (6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun;, was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Eastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556.
Its sandstone gates, both massive and ornate, are thought to have exerted a profound influence on Mughal military architecture.
Kabul
1 linksCapital and largest city of Afghanistan, located in the eastern section of the country.
Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, located in the eastern section of the country.
In the 16th century, Kabul served as an initial summer capital of the Mughal Empire, during which time it increasingly prospered and was of significance to the empire.
The Gardens of Babur was perhaps the best preserved example of Islamic and Mughal architecture.
Architecture of India
0 linksRooted in its history, culture and religion.
Rooted in its history, culture and religion.
Among a number of architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture, Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Mughal architecture, Rajput architecture and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
The rule of the Mughal Empire, when Mughal architecture evolved, is regarded as the zenith of Indo-Islamic architecture, with the Taj Mahal being the high point of their contribution.
Bangladesh
0 linksCountry in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of either 148460 km2 or 147570 km2, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast; to the south it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor; and from China by 100 km of the Indian state of Sikkim in the north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political, and cultural hub.
Country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of either 148460 km2 or 147570 km2, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast; to the south it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor; and from China by 100 km of the Indian state of Sikkim in the north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political, and cultural hub.
Under Mughal rule, eastern Bengal continued to prosper as the melting pot of Muslims in the eastern subcontinent and attracted traders from around the world.
The Mughal style replaced indigenous architecture when Bengal became a province of the Mughal Empire and influenced urban housing development.
Hammam
0 linksType of steam bath or a place of public bathing associated with the Islamic world.
Type of steam bath or a place of public bathing associated with the Islamic world.
The spread of Muslim rule on the Indian subcontinent also introduced hammams to this region, with many examples surviving in Mughal architecture (16th–19th centuries).