Tomb of Jahangir
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The mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled India from 1605 to 1627, is located near Shahdara Bagh in Lahore, Pakistan. Jahangir's son Shah Jahan built the mausoleum 10 years after his father's death in the style of Mughal architecture, featuring a quadrangle design with gardens and four minarets surrounding the tomb. The interior is decorated with beautiful paintings and patterns, and the sepulcher itself is decorated with precious gemstones and inscriptions of Allah's name, augmenting its splendor.
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The document provides information about the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. It discusses the history and construction of the mausoleum, which was built between 1631-1653 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal represents the finest example of Mughal architecture, incorporating Islamic architectural elements and principles of symmetry, geometry, and hierarchy. It consists of several elements organized around a central courtyard, including the main tomb chamber, mosque, guest house, and gardens along the Yamuna River.
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Agra Fort
The document provides details about various structures within Agra Fort in India, including the moat, Amarsingh Gate, Jahangiri Mahal palace court, Golden Pavilions, Anguribagh, Shah Jehan's Palace, Mussaman Burj towers, Diwan-i-Khas, Nagina Masjid mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am hall, and the famed Peacock Throne. The structures are presented with descriptions and photos by Ar. Jaikumar Ranganathan.
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The document summarizes the pollution problems affecting the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Emissions from nearby industries like the Mathura oil refinery contain sulfur and nitrogen oxides that cause acid rain, corroding the marble of the Taj Mahal. This phenomenon is known as "marble cancer." The Supreme Court of India has ordered industries to switch to cleaner fuels and for monitoring stations to be set up to measure air quality. The court case M.C. Mehta vs. UOI & Ors aimed to address the pollution issues impacting the Taj Mahal. The government has since implemented various actions and regulations to help protect the historic monument from further damage by air pollution.
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The Red Fort in Delhi was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1638-1648. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1857. The fort covers an area of 124 acres and is built with red sandstone and surrounded by high walls. It features various palaces, halls, and mosques, and remains an important historical and tourist site in Delhi.
Taj Mahal
The document provides details about the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, including:
1) It was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632-1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.
2) Thousands of artisans and craftsmen from India and countries like Iran, Syria, and Persia were involved in its construction, which utilized materials from across Asia and over 1,000 elephants to transport them.
3) The Taj Mahal blends elements of Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles and is recognized as the finest example of Mughal architecture, drawing over 2 million visitors annually.
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- 1. Tomb of Jahangir arbsurgeon@gmail.com
- 2. The mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir who ruled India from 1605 to 1627.
- 3. The mausoleum is located near the town of ShahdaraBagh in Lahore, Pakistan
- 4. Minarets of Tomb symbolize the grandeur of mughal architecture.
- 5. Jahangir’s son Shah Jahan built the mausoleum 10 years after his father's death. He also built TajMahal.
- 6. Bara dari surrounds the mausoleum
- 7. The structure is a quadrangle with enormous gardens. In the center lies the rectangular tomb with four minarets on four corners .
- 8. Interior is decorated with beautiful paintings and patterns.
- 9. The sepulcher of Jahangir
- 10. The sepulcher is decorated with precious gem stones. Name of Allah are also inscribed on it.
- 11. Beautiful paintings of flowers and vases augment its splendour.
- 13. Series of rooms, known as AkbariSarai.
- 14. Structure has a typical Mughal stamp with water courses, gardens, all in perfect symmetry
- 15. Asif Khan's Tomb adjacent to Tomb of Jahangir
- 16. Asif Khan served as wazir to the emperor. He was brother in law of Jahangir.
- 17. The mausoleum was badly damaged by the Sikhs rulers of Punjab.
- 18. A mosque is also situated within the quadrangle
- 19. It is famous tourist attraction of Lahore.
- 20. Thanks