Akbar Tomb, Agra

Akbar's Tomb It is located in 119 acres of land in Sikandra, a sub of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Akbar's Tomb is another magnificent Mughal architectural masterpiece which was built by his son Jahangir in 1605-1613. Built by red sandstone and marble, its interior is covered with exquisite calligraphy that reflects the principles of Din-i-Ilahi, a religious movement that Emperor Akbar promoted mainly Hinduism and Islam as well as other religions. Also started on fusion.

The tomb is surrounded by a wall of 105 meters square. The architecture of Akbar's tomb is a blend of Hindu Rajputana design and Gothic Mughal style. The mausoleum building is a four-tiered pyramid with a marble pavilion on top of which is a fake tomb. The buildings are constructed primarily of a dark red sandstone, which has the characteristics of white marble.

1. This tomb has been constructed following the ancient Mughal style, due to which various types of Islamic carvings are seen in this tomb.
2. The tomb of Akbar the Great is a typical example of Persian architecture with geometric patterns and relatively few floral designs.
3. The entrance of the tomb is studded with more than 20 panels with intricate geometric patterning.
4. There are four beautiful three storeyed marble minarets on each corner, which can be seen in the Taj Mahal of Agra.
5. The tomb is surrounded by a wall of 105 sqm and the original tomb is located in the basement.

📅 Last update: 2024-01-10 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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