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               Mughal Architecture

Mughal architecture is an architectural style developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries throughout the ever changing extent of their empire in Medieval India. It is an amalgam of Islamic, Persian, Turkic and Indian architecture.We have divided the monuments on the basis of the emperors who made then

 Mughal buildings have a uniform pattern of structure and character, including large bulbous domes, slender minarets at the corners, massive halls, large vaulted gateways and delicate ornamentation. Though examples of the styles can be found in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, this website contains examples of styles in India only. 

The Mughal dynasty was established after the victory of Babur (first Mughal King) at Panipat in 1526. During his five-year reign, Babur took considerable interest in erecting buildings, though few have survived. His grandson Akbar (visionary of Agra Fort, Buland Darwaza etc)  built widely, and the style developed vigorously during his reign. 

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