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Introduction
One of the most important bases of Mughal power, Agra
is home to some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
One of these is Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra , where one
of the greatest emperors in the world lies buried. Perhaps
the greatest monarch India has ever seen and definitely
the most powerful and able ruler of the Mughal dynasty,
Akb ar supervised the construction of the tomb himself
during his lifetime. The rest of the tomb was completed
by his son Jahangir after Akbar's death.
Location
Located at a distance of just 4 kilometers away from
Agra, Sikandra is named after Sikander Lodhi.
Architecture
A perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist,
Jain styles of architectures, Akbar's Tomb is just like
the ideals of the great monarch himself an amalgamation
of the positivities of different cultures. The most
important aspect of the construction is that it shows
the developing style of Mughal architecture. The tomb
comprises of three-storey minarets on four corners which
is perhaps the most characteristic feature of Islamic
architecture. Another important feature of early Mughal
architecture is also evident in its construction which
is the combination of red sandstone and marble, a feature
that was to be replaced completely by marble in the
later period.
A five storey building the tomb also houses the remains
of Akbar's daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begum and Aram Bano.
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