Welcome to Sikandra
Having posted several images of his father’s tomb, and an image of the interior, it was merely a matter of time before I got around to posting a picture of the exterior. This is Sikandra, tomb of the third Mughal Emperor, Akbar. Sikandra is one of the three major attractions of Agra (the other two [...]
The tomb of the second Mughal Emperor
Today’s post is yet another rendition of Humayun’s tomb… I’ve presented it in the past both from the inside, and from the outside, from the top, and from the ground level. This perspective is a little away to the right from the main entrance, in an area that was under restoration in January 2011. There [...]
Inside Sikandra
A few weeks ago, I had posted a picture of Humayun’s Tomb. This is his son’s… Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor (1542 – 1605). Sikandra too is one a UNESCO world heritage site, and is even more magnificent than Humayun’s Tomb. Located in Agra, about 7km away from the Taj [...]
The Ceiling of Humayun’s Tomb
One of the things about Mughal Architecture is their attention to detail in every aspect. When visiting one of their monuments, one would be well served to take the time to look in every direction to be able to truly appreciate its splendour… and sometimes, that direction is directly above. The ceiling on Humayun’s tomb [...]
Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb is one of the many UNESCO world heritage sites in India that I had the pleasure to visit during my trip to India this year. Yet another example of the amazing architecture that the Mughals brought to India, this tomb is home to over 100 individuals laid to rest in the assortment of [...]
Infinity above
The ancient town of Mandore lies to the north of Jodhpur and is home to the Mandore Fort and the Mandore Gardens. Built in 1973, it houses a charming collection of temples and memorials, high rock terraces and the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar. Prominent among them is the [...]
A Monument to Love
It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is the original monument to eternal love and is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Taj Mahal is the finest example [...]
The Last Resting Place of an Emperor
Every human being has a final destiny where he or she must meet their maker. This applies even for the greatest of monarchs. Pictured above is the final resting place of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor who ruled India from 1530 to 1540AD. Humayun’s reign was perhaps the most conflict ridden among the early Mughal [...]
