Jahangir was the fourth Mughal ruler who succeeded Akbar and was known for his ambivalent stance on religion and love of art. Some of his most notable buildings constructed during his reign include the tombs of Akbar, Jahangir, and Itmad-ud-Daulah. Akbar's mausoleum featured an ornate entrance gate and was constructed on a grand scale within a walled garden. Jahangir's tomb was built in Lahore within a large formal garden and features red sandstone gateways and minarets. The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, commissioned by Nur Jahan, was the first Mughal structure built entirely of marble and known for

1. JAHANGIR
STONE TO MARBLE
JASHANJIT KAUR PARNEET SINGH

2. INTRODUCTION
JAHANGIR
The fourth mughal ruler, jahangir, was a succeeded by
the famous akbar the great. jahangir was a known for his
ambivalent stance on religion and his love for art. like
most mughal rulers, jahangir has given india few of the
most iconic structures that have lasted the centuries
without losing their glory.prince salim succeeded to the
throne on thursday, 3 november 1605, eight days after his
father's death.
FAMOUS BUILDINGS
-AKBAR’S MAUSOLEUM
-TOMB OF JAHANGIR
-TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH

3. AKBAR THE GREAT AND JAHANGIR
ARCHITECTURAL DIFFERENCES
-Comparison with the ceaseless architectural
activity that was maintained during the greater
part of akbar's reign, the period of the rule of
his son and successor, jahangir, was, in the
field of the building art relative uneventful.
-Jahangir was more into art related to islam
and making gardens.
-Hismost remarkable buildings of the Mughal
period was produced during the earlier years
of Jahangir's reign, and one in which he was
constrained to take a certain amount of
personal interest.
AKBAR JAHANGIR

4. MAUSOLEUM OF AKBAR THE GREAT

5. MAUSOLEUM OF AKBAR THE GREAT
Compared with the tomb of Humayun for
example, monument to his years earlier, Akbar's
mausoleum is an architectural retrogression, but
on the other hand one of the chief objects of its
creators was obviously the production of an
original composition, a departure from the
conventional domed structure which had hitherto
prevailed. Such an ideal was proof that the art
was at least a living one and not lacking in
movement, but those concerned did not appear
to realize that originality. unless it is combined
with correct vision and the application of right
principles, is not likely to result in an entirely
satisfying work of architecture. Five storied
structure.

6. MAUSOLEUM OF AKBAR THE GREAT
1.They wanted to make the mausoleum on a large scale as its perimeter walls enclose a garden of great size,
while the tomb building in the centre is in plan a square of 320 feet side with a total height of over 100 feet.
-In the middle of each side of the outer enclosure wall is a gatehouse, three of these being false doorways
added for symmetry, but that on the south is the main entrance.
2.All these gateways are sufficiently imposing to form minor monuments in themselves, particularly the one
comprising the entrance as this is a structure of exceptional elegance, ornamentation added to every corner
3.Entering through this portal the plan of the ornamental gardens leading up to the central structure,
although partly obliterated, may still be determined, its arrangements showing how the garden designer and
the builder collaborated with the object of coordinating each element in order to produce an unified
composition.
4.The tomb building in its general outlines takes the shape of a low truncated pyramid, built up in three
stories, these consisting of, first, a massive terrace comprising the basement, above this an orderly
arrangement of red sandstone pavilions in three tiers farming the middle portion, and crowning all an open
court, surrounded by a marble screen producing the uppermost story.
5.The basement or ground story is a superb conception, over 300 feet side and 30 feet high, having a series
of arches recessed within its four sides.
6.Interposed in the centre of each of these sides rises a tall rectangular structure, containing an arched
alcove, while above the parapet of this feature is a graceful marble kiosk breaking the skyline in an effective
manner.

7. MAUSOLEUM OF AKBAR THE GREAT
320 feet
MAIN GATE
FALSE GATE
FASLE GATE
FALSE GATE
FALSE GATE
MAIN GATE ORNAMENTAL GARDENS
BASEMENT PLAN

8. MAUSOLEUM OF AKBAR THE GREAT
-There were in total 11 arches on the screen 10 small comprising 5 on each side and 1 big arch.
-Alcoves present throughout the interior.
-Turning now to the uppermost story of Akbar's mausoleum this crowning feature presents a marked contrast
to the rest of the building as it is all composed of white marble.
-A massive structure with a solid projecting cornice, its appearance is lightened by being contained within a
range of delicately perforated screens while above each corner rises a tall and graceful kiosk.
-The interior of this story is an open court surrounded by areaded cloisters, with an exquisitely carved cenotaph
occupying the centre.
-This mausoleum is one of the most ambitious productions attempted by the Mughals, yet although a superb
effort the result is architecturally ineffective as it lacks substance and volume as well as the qualities of unity
and definition.
-In these defects, and equally in its merits, there seems reflected that artistic but irresponsible nature of the
monarch under whose direction the creative part of the monument took form.
-In many respects the unroofed terrace and its refined treatment is an appropriate finish to the building.

9. SCREEN OF 11 ARCHES KIOSK ON TOP FLOOR PAINTINGS A PROMINENT FEATURE JAHANGIR
MARBLE ON TOP FLOOR WHITE MARBLE CENOTAPH OF AKBAR ENTRANCE GATE SIMILAR TO BULAND DARWAZA

10. THE TOMB OF SHAHENSHAH JAHANGIR

11. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
-Jahangir’s son shah jahan built the mausoleum 10 years after his
father's death.
-Construction of the mausoleum lasted 10 years, from 1627 to 37,
-On the other hand, most historians believe his wife noor jahan had more
influence over the construction of this tomb complex.
-The structure stands in a square enclosure of 540’ side, with red
sandstone gateways.
-Located in shahdara bagh in lahore, pakistan, along banks of ravi river.
-The place was chosen for jahangir tomb because jahangir along with
his wife nur jahan was in love with the place at the time they were living in
the city.
-Occupies the centre of an immense garden
-Square in plan
-Over 1500 feet side
-Enclosed by a high brick wall with a gateway in the middle of each side.
-This garden is one of the largest as it is divided up to 16 equal squares
by means of paved causeways, while a fountain & ornamental pool were
placed at each intersection. SITE PLAN
1500 FT
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN

12. -The entrance to the tomb is
through 2 massive gates made
of stone and masonry.
-Both the gateways face each
other in the opposite direction in
the north and south directions of
the mausoleum.
-After the entrance, you will
reach Akbari Sarai squared
enclosure. It further leads to
another enclosure towards the
western side which enables the
visitors to have a full view of the
gardens. Then further down are
the bricked canals in which a
number of fountains were there
but ruined completely a few
years back.
THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR

13. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
FOUNTAIN AND GARDEN MAIN ENTRANCE GATE TO TOMB OUTSIDE WALL

14. -Western gate that features a
small mosque and accessible
through the akbari sarai .
-The gate is artistically
decorated with pietra-dura
work – white marble inlaid in
red sandstone – retains its
unique glory.
-The arch of the gate is
skillfully associated with the
sun and the stars and present
a beautiful example of human
excellence.
THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR

15. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
Within the centre of this formal
layout stands the tomb building
, also square in plan, 325 feet
side, a structure of one story
only but with octagonal
minarets in five stages rising up
from each corner to a height of
nearly 100 feet above g. Level.
Except for the minarets, the
entire layout of the mausoleum
is horizontal with a flat roof
covering the entire structure.

16. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
CENOTAPH
The cenotaph is built
upon a 1.5 ft high
podium , the platform
of the cenotaph is 2.5
ft from the podium
made with white
marble.
-Jahangir’s grave is situated at the centre of the mausoleum in an octagonal chamber 8 meters in diameter.
-It is connected to the outside of the tomb by four hallways facing the four cardinal directions.
-The floor is beautifully decorated with floral designs using a variety of stones walls are decked with mosaic
samples.
-The tomb was constructed in a Mughal style.
The cenotaph has 99 traditional attributes of allah decorated with pietra dura inlays.

17. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
FEATURES
The corridor around the
mausoleum is made up of
mosaic and is decorated with
floral patterns.
Even the mausoleum's roof is decorated with
mosaic tile-work.

18. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
-Colour decoration distributed freely over all its
surfaces., fresco painting , inlay & mosaic tiles.
-Carved jali screens admit light in various patterns .
-Each one of the
minarets is 5 floored,
easily accessible, and
provide a scenic view of
the city.
- Minarets are decorated
with zigzag inlay of
brilliant white marble and
yellow stone.
-The lowest stage of the towers, is clad with
red sandstone
The walls of the tomb are
inlaid with carved marble.
Decorated wall leading to
the grave of the emperor
Artistic
work on
the interior
wall of
jahangir's
tomb
The sarcophagus of emperor jahangir

19. THE TOMB OF JAHANGIR
Red stone has been carved to keep the design
consistent and preserve the minor details
PIETRA DURA ARTWORK,
JAHANGIR TOMB

20. TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH

21. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
The tomb was constructed by nur jahan[ wife of jahangir] b/w 1622 & 1628 where her father itmad ud
daulah was buried.
-Small but elegant structure.
-This was the first mughal structure built completely
from marble, the first to make extensive use of pietra
dura and the first tomb to be built on the banks of the
yamuna.
-Also known as ‘baby taj mahal’.
-The star features of the tomb are the marble
screens, pietra dura artwork and the tomb chamber
itself
Islamic style of architecture
The use of arched entrances, octagonal shaped
towers or minarets, use of exquisitely carved floral
patterns, intricate marble-screen work and inlay
work are all representative of the Islamic style.
The tomb is situated on the eastern bank of the
river yamuna at agra. It is located in the centre
of a char-bagh

22. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
-The mausoleum is placed on a large red sandstone
platform, which can be accessed via four
monumental gateways.
-The eastern gateway is the main entrance. The
southern and northern gateway are false gates, made
for the sake of maintaining symmetry. Every gate is
made with red sandstone and has geometric
designs.
The structure stands in a square enclosure of 540’ side.

23. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
-Exterior walls of the tomb have been covered
with beautiful floral and geometrical designs.
-There is little relief work in the ornamentation,
the walls being coloured delicately by inlaid
stones.
-The inlay work was done with a new system
called pietra dura in which hard and rare
stones such as lapis, onyx, jasper, topaz
cornelian.

24. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
-The structure stands in a square enclosure of 540’ side,
with red sandstone gateways.
-The tomb structure, built in white marble, stands in the
centre of a garden with a formal scheme of lawns,
parterres, flagged pathways, tanks and fountains.
-The tomb is a square in plan of only 70’ side, comprising
of a central structure with broad octagonal towers in the
form of minarets thrown out from each angle.
-A small pavilion or kind of upper storey rises above the
roof.

25. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
-There are three arched opening in each side and
cornices on brackets and a wide eave on the upper
portion.
-The interior of the ground storie consists of a series of
rooms and passages corresponding to an enclosed
verandah which surrounds the central chamber
containing the cenotaph.
-The tomb is beautifully conceived in white marble,
coloured mosaic, stone inlay and lattice work.
-Panels of geometric designs, created by inlaid
coloured stones, decorate the dado level of the
tomb.
-The ceiling has incised, painted and gilded stucco
and stalactite patterns.
Open-pillared
domed pavilions
known as chhatris
top the minarets.
Tapering pinnacles
with lotus mouldings
crown the minarets.
Niches with
painted
floral
bouquets,
trees, fruit
and wine
decanters
embellish
the interior
of the
central
chamber of
the main
tomb.

26. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
DETAIL OF UPPER PAVILION JALI
The pavilion above is a square
compartment with walls of
screens of fine marble tracery.
Jalis have been used throughout
the mausoleum: with the
exception of the entrances, all
the openings in the tomb’s
facade were filled with
beautifully carved screens.

27. THE TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
NORTH FACADE OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH

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