Akbar's tomb - Wikipedia
Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar. The tomb was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The buildings are constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble. [1] [2]
Akbar in Agra and Sikandra - Archinomy
A tomb of Akbar broad paved causeaway leads to the tomb, which has five storeys and is in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The main tomb has a unique square design which is unparalleled by all other Mughal buildings. The entrance to Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra is under a huge arched gateway, similar to the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri.
Akbar’s Mausoleum | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica
Akbar’s Mausoleum, marble and red sandstone mausoleum of the great Mughal emperor Akbar, located in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 1605–13, it is a notable example of Mughal architecture. The mausoleum is said to have been begun by Akbar himself, but his son Jahāngīr completed the design and building. It is ...
Akbar's Tomb Agra (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images, Built by ...
Akbar’s Tomb plan is like a four-tiered pyramid, topped by a marble pavilion. Its architecture is a mix of the Hindu Rajputana style and Mughal style. The magnificent entrance, fine Persian-style calligraphy and intricate latticework all represent the Islamic influence.
Akbar's Tomb - Islamic Architecture in India
Akbar’s mausoleum was built by his son, the Emperor Jahangir, 8 years after Akbar’s death, completed in 1613. The scheme of the mausoleum is on a grand scale, its perimeter walls enclosing a large square garden, while the tomb structure situated in the centre of the enclosure is a square in plan of 320’ side and over 100’ high.
The Mausoleum of Akbar the Great: A Mughal Architectural Marvel
2024年5月27日 · The construction of Akbar‘s mausoleum began in 1605, the year of the emperor‘s death, and was completed in 1613 by his son and successor, Jahangir. According to contemporary accounts, Akbar himself planned his tomb and issued detailed instructions regarding its design and construction.
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The mausoleum complex is square in plan and aligned on the cardinal axis, with the tomb at its center and four gates, one along each wall. Based on a charbagh , or walled square garden composition much like his father Humayun's (1530-1540, 1555-1556) tomb, the tomb of Akbar has a tall sandstone clad gate with ornate marble inlay carvings and ...
Akbar's Tomb - dharma.crc.nd.edu
The square plan of Akbar’s tomb differs greatly from its immediate predecessor. The complex octagonal geometries common in the plans of earlier Islamic mausoleums are no longer present. The plan consists of a simple square punctuated by …
Fig. 1 - Akbar's tomb (Sikandra, Agra): plan of the complex (ASI) 1. The Mausoleum and the Timurid Heritage: Innovation and Continuity Elements drawn from the Indo-Muslim tradition, and especially from Gu-jarat, are doubtlessly preponderant in the mausoleum, consisting essentially of a
Akbar's Tomb (Sikandara) - Wigowsky
One of the finest masterpieces of the great Mughals, this tomb is a befitting monument to the memory of a great king of the status of Akbar. It was severely damaged in 18th century and the archaeological survey of India restored it between 1902 and 1911.
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