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E bank of Yamuna. 4 km (2 miles)
upstream from the Taj Mahal.
Open sunrise–sunset daily. &
∑ agra.nic.in
The Tomb
The square two-storeyed tomb stands
in the centre of a charbagh (see p182).
At the four corners of the low platform
are four squat, attached minarets.
. Tomb Chamber
The ceiling has incised,
painted and gilded
stucco and stalactite
patterns. The yellow
marble caskets appear as
if carved out of wood.
Chhatri
Open-pillared
domed pavilions
top the minarets.
. Pietra Dura
The polished
marble surface is
Entrance covered with stone
inlay. This was the
first time that this
technique was
extensively used
in Mughal
architecture.
Painted Floral Patterns
Niches with painted floral bouquets, trees,
fruit and wine decanters embellish the interior
of the central chamber of the main tomb.
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