Sikandra ..... part 2 of the Design Diaries

Hello everyone ,,, we are back with the second part of the design diaries ... Visit to SIKANDRA, Agra ,,, the tomb of Akbar , the ruler of mughal dynasty . The building is constructed with red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble . The Designs here are mostly Geometric , caligraphic and florals .The shape of the tomb is pyramidical and consists of 5 storeys .

Sikandra : entrance gate with its magnificent carving and inlay work 

The Gate of the Tomb

Beautiful art work done on the walls of the building , using multicolored stones

Floral works on the wall of Sikandra

 The little squirrel  ...

 Magnificent Jali work done in marble

Multicolored inlay work done on the interiors of the tomb 

The entrance gate leading to the tomb in the basement ...

Huge halls surrounding the tomb .. 

Bark of an old tree that stands tall ,,telling the tale of time...

Lush green lawns surrounding the tomb ...

Deers grazing the grass on the lawns of the tomb ...

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A Visit to Agra : Itmad-ud-daula

Hello everyone ... This week onwards , we will take you on a historical visit to see the most beautiful buildings and art work of the mughal architecture . It is so strange that inspite of living in a historical town Agra (Agra being the capital city of the mughal era ),,, i haven't been to most of the places . So let me take you on a journey back to the 16 th century . All through the journey I shall show you the designing and inspiring architecture of the mughals right through my lens . So here we go :

Our first visit this week is Itmad-ud-daula , Agra . The tomb is located on the banks of river yamuna . It was made by emperor Jahangir's wife Nur jahan in the memory of her father Mirza ghias beg . The tomb of Itmad-ud-daula is often regarded as Baby Taj mahal .

 The lovely gardens laid out in the charbagh pattern with tomb in the centre .

Built in white marble and inlaid with precious stones, the tomb exhibits a strong persian influence. It is a transition from red stone architecture to white marble .

The staircase leading to the tomb .

Beautiful Jali work done in marble which serves as a ventilation window 

 Cypress trees and flower pots engraved in semi precious stone adorning the walls of the tomb 

Another beautiful work of engraving on walls featuring a lovely pattern

Jali work which serves as room ventilation 

Beautiful paintings on the wall

And there is the pretty winter sunset

Trees protecting the back gate of the tomb ... standing tall , telling the tale of time

Cypress tree engraving on the wall

Magnificent Jali work on the walls of tomb

Beautiful carving done in redstone

Lovely wooden door surrounded with white geometric patterns and wall framing 

Beautiful floral stylized arabesque and geometrical designs 

have been depicted on the whole exterior inlay and mosaic techniques , in various pleasing tints and tones .Wine-vase, dish-and-cup, cypress honey suckle guldasta and such other Iranian motifs, typical of the art of Jehangir have been used. 

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