Mughal architecture: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Mogul architecture
Date	c. 1550 - c. 1700

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The marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, with its large central dome, four minarets, and reflecting pool in the foreground.

Kabuli Bagh Mosque

Ayodhya's Babri Masjid

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, India, features a large white dome, arched entrances, red sandstone facade, and a reflecting pool with a fountain in the foreground.

Diagram of Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi, India, showing a symmetrical Mughal garden layout with a central square tomb structure surrounded by geometric green garden sections and pathways.

Diwan-i Khas at Fatehpur Sikri

Jodha Bai's palace

Front view of the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) in Agra, featuring white marble Mughal architecture, intricate inlay work, corner towers, and a formal garden setting in India.

Shalimar Gardens in Jammu and Kashmir, India, features terraced pools, fountains, lush trees, and a pavilion with mountains visible in the background.

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