Mughal Architecture of India Photos

Mughal (Mogul) architecture was developed by the Mughal (i.e. Moslem) rulers of Northern India and is typified by the Taj Mahal and similar structures.

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Taj Mahal with four minaret towers at Agra. India.Reflecting pool at Taj Mahal in Agra. India.View through an arch at Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Facade of Taj Mahal. India.
Taj Mahal with four minaret towers at Agra. India.Reflecting pool at Taj Mahal in Agra. India.View through an arch at Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Facade of Taj Mahal. India.
Three stone domes of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Detail of metal work on top of dome on Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Carved stonework of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Domed columns of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.
Three stone domes of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Detail of metal work on top of dome on Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Carved stonework of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.Domed columns of Taj Mahal in Agra. India.
Arched openings on side of Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Mosque at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Towering minarets at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Looking up at a minaret of Taj Mahal, Agra. India.
Arched openings on side of Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Mosque at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Towering minarets at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Looking up at a minaret of Taj Mahal, Agra. India.
Taj Mahal toward sunset in Agra. India.Late afternoon light at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Taj Mahal at sunset in Agra. India.Structure atop walls of Red Fort, Agra. India.
Taj Mahal toward sunset in Agra. India.Late afternoon light at Taj Mahal, Agra. India.Taj Mahal at sunset in Agra. India.Structure atop walls of Red Fort, Agra. India.
Architectural detail of Red Fort's stonework in Agra. India.Long columned passage inside Red Fort, Agra. India.Looking through Red Fort to Taj Mahal in Agra. India.The Diwan-i-Khas Palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.
Architectural detail of Red Fort's stonework in Agra. India.Long columned passage inside Red Fort, Agra. India.Looking through Red Fort to Taj Mahal in Agra. India.The Diwan-i-Khas Palace (c1585) at Fatehpur Sikri. India.
Astrologer's seat at Fatehpur Sikri Palace. India.Top of carved column in palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Grape vine relief sculpture on palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Detail of decorative architecture on Fatehpur Sikri palace. India.
Astrologer's seat at Fatehpur Sikri Palace. India.Top of carved column in palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Grape vine relief sculpture on palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Detail of decorative architecture on Fatehpur Sikri palace. India.
Anup Talao Palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Looking across water to Fatehpur Sikri Mosque. India.
Anup Talao Palace at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Looking across water to Fatehpur Sikri Mosque. India.
Small mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Many domed Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.White stone Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Guards & statues guard Palace of Jaipur. India.
Small mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Many domed Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.White stone Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri. India.Guards & statues guard Palace of Jaipur. India.
Balconies & archways of Jaipur city palace. India.Upper structure of Jaipur city palace. India.Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds in Jaipur. India.Many windows on side of Mahal, Palace of the Winds, in Jaipur. India.
Balconies & archways of Jaipur city palace. India.Upper structure of Jaipur city palace. India.Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds (1799) in Jaipur. India.Many windows on side of Mahal, Palace of the Winds, in Jaipur. India.
Amber Palace of Jaipur. India.View of formal garden in lake below Amber Palace. India.Delicately carved window of Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Amber Palace entrance at Jaipur. India.
Amber Palace of Jaipur. India.View of formal garden in lake below Amber Palace. India.Delicately carved window of Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Amber Palace entrance at Jaipur. India.
Decorated doorway arch with elephant god Ganesha at Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Wall decoration with mirrors at Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Marble relief carving of plants in Jaipur's Amber Palace. India.Mirrored decoration on walls of Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.
Decorated doorway arch with elephant god Ganesha at Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Wall decoration with mirrors at Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.Marble relief carving of plants in Jaipur's Amber Palace. India.Mirrored decoration on walls of Amber Palace in Jaipur. India.
Mirrors & stonework formed into patterns on Amber Palace, Jaipur. India.Mirrored ceiling of Jaipur's Amber Palace. India.Stained glass window in Amber Palace, Jaipur. India.Rajmahal Palace inside fort in Jaiselmer. India.
Mirrors & stonework formed into patterns on Amber Palace, Jaipur. India.Mirrored ceiling of Jaipur's Amber Palace. India.Stained glass window in Amber Palace, Jaipur. India.Rajmahal Palace inside fort in Jaiselmer. India.
Jaiselmer Palace window screens. India.Lacy architecture of Jaiselmer Palace. India.Temple entrance beside palace in Jaiselmer fort. India.Watch tower of Jaiselmer fort. India.
Jaiselmer Palace window screens. India.Lacy architecture of Jaiselmer Palace. India.Temple entrance beside palace in Jaiselmer fort. India.Watch tower of Jaiselmer fort. India.
Detail of Jaiselmer Palace architecture. India.Repeating arches line a walkway on exterior of Jaiselmer Palace. India.The Patwan Ki havelis in Jaiselmer. India.A set of shuttered windows in Patwan Ki haveli in Jaiselmer. India.
Detail of Jaiselmer Palace architecture. India.Repeating arches line a walkway on exterior of Jaiselmer Palace. India.The Patwan Ki havelis in Jaiselmer. India.A set of shuttered windows in Patwan Ki haveli in Jaiselmer. India.
A cow stands outside Patwan Ki havelis in Jaiselmer. India.Salim Singh Ki haveli lit by late afternoon sun in Jaiselmer. India.Salim Singh Ki haveli rises over Jaiselmer. India.Haveli in Jaiselmer. India.
A cow stands outside Patwan Ki havelis in Jaiselmer. India.Salim Singh Ki haveli lit by late afternoon sun in Jaiselmer. India.Salim Singh Ki haveli rises over Jaiselmer. India.Haveli in Jaiselmer. India.
Architectural details of Meherangarth Fort in Jodhpur. India.Arched entrance to Meherangarth fort in Jodhpur. India.Palace in Jodhpur fort, now converted to a museum. India.Fortified palace in Bikaner. India.
Architectural details of Meherangarth Fort in Jodhpur. India.Arched entrance to Meherangarth fort in Jodhpur. India.Palace in Jodhpur fort, now converted to a museum. India.Fortified palace in Bikaner. India.
Architectural details of entrance of fort in Bikaner. India.Architectural details of galleries of fort in Bikaner. India.Columns, arches & architectural details of fort in Bikaner. India.Ornately tiled window on fort in Bikaner. India.
Architectural details of entrance of fort in Bikaner. India.Architectural details of galleries of fort in Bikaner. India.Columns, arches & architectural details of fort in Bikaner. India.Ornately tiled window on fort in Bikaner. India.
Patterned doorway of fort in Bikaner. India.Bikaner Palace which is now run as a hotel. India.Architectural details of Bikaner Palace. India.Tilon Ki Pol at reservoir in Jaiselmer. India.
Patterned doorway of fort in Bikaner. India.Bikaner Palace which is now run as a hotel. India.Architectural details of Bikaner Palace. India.Tilon Ki Pol at reservoir in Jaiselmer. India.
Tilon Ki Pol at reservoir in Jaiselmer. India.Tombs in Moslem cemetery in Jaiselmer. India.Humayun Tomb building, architectural precursor to Taj Mahal. Delhi, India.Qutub Minar, a tall minaret tower,. Delhi, India.
Tilon Ki Pol at reservoir in Jaiselmer. India.Tombs in Moslem cemetery in Jaiselmer. India.Humayun Tomb building, architectural precursor to Taj Mahal. Delhi, India.Qutub Minar, a tall minaret tower,. Delhi, India.
Intricate brickwork of Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Carved stone patterns on Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Base of Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Columns of Mosque ruins at Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.
Intricate brickwork of Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Carved stone patterns on Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Base of Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.Columns of Mosque ruins at Qutub Minar. Delhi, India.
Details of stone carvings in Mosque at Qutub Minar, which include many ancient Hindu temple stones. Delhi, India.Massive walls of Red Fort. Delhi, India.Entrance to Delhi's Red Fort. Delhi, India.Looking through an arch at one of palace buildings in Red Fort. Delhi, India.
Details of stone carvings in Mosque at Qutub Minar, which include many ancient Hindu temple stones. Delhi, India.Massive walls of Red Fort. Delhi, India.Entrance to Delhi's Red Fort. Delhi, India.Looking through an arch at one of palace buildings in Red Fort. Delhi, India.
Turrets & flag of Red Fort. Delhi, India.Jama Masjid, largest mosque in India. Delhi, India.Colored stone architecture of Jama Masjid. Delhi, India.Wood, metal & mother of pearl double door probably from Gujarat, India at Aga Khan Museum. Toronto, ON.
Turrets & flag of Red Fort. Delhi, India.Jama Masjid, largest mosque in India. Delhi, India.Colored stone architecture of Jama Masjid. Delhi, India.Wood, metal & mother of pearl double door (19th-20thC) probably from Gujarat, India at Aga Khan Museum. Toronto, ON.

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