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1. Jodha
Bai’s
Palace
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2. INTRODUCTION
● Jodha Bai Palace is located within the Agra Fort complex in Agra, India.
● It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great during the 16th century.
● The palace was designed as a residence for Akbar's Hindu Rajput wife, Jodha Bai.
● Jodha Bai was also known as Harka Bai and Mariam-uz-Zamani.
● The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles.
● It showcases intricate carvings, latticed screens, and delicate stone work..
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3. PLAN
● The palace, which is located on the eastern
side of the entirety of the fort, was used,
according to modern historians as a
residence for the various queens of Akbar
as well as the other members of the harem.
● Corresponding to the style used in Hindu
architecture, the main palace has a
courtyard, around which the entirety of the
palace is built. The living quarters are all
built after keeping the courtyard as the
center of the complex.
● Added to the brilliance of the red
sandstone are the turquoise bricks, which
are used on the roofs of the buildings

4. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
Arches in hindu
architectural style
Chatris on the top the
rooh also called cupolas Columns detailed in hindu
architectural style
Tulsi plant in the center of
the courtyard
Detailed windows in the
palace connecting rooms

5. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
Details on the columns
Details of the brackets in hindu
architecture style
Floral jalis
Carvings of bell on the column
Floral pattens on the column
Carvings on windows like
temples

6. Wall carvings
● Several Hindu motifs have been used in the building, which confirms that
occupant of the building was a Hindu lady.
● Walls are carved with Hindu elements i.e. Lotus flower , temple bells .
● Use of star shape in carving can be seen through out the Palce walls