Akbar Mausoleum

Introduction to Akbar’s Mausoleum
Akbar’s Mausoleum was constructed in 1605 and is situated at a region named Sikandra, which is around 10 km away from the Agra city. The mausoleum has a blending of the Muslim-Hindu styles of architecture. The building was constructed with a combination of white marbles and red sandstone. Besides being an architectural innovation, a blending of ancient architectural styles based on red sandstone and trendy white marbles, ornaments, and fine carvings are used in its building. The construction of Mausoleum was started by Akbar, but he couldn’t complete it. Thus, it was on his son Jahangir to see the completion of the Mausoleum.  Akbar’s Mausoleum comprises of two buildings. One is the Mausoleum, while the other is a giant gateway, known as Buland Darwaza, connected with each other through a wide corridor. The place is very calm and silent, with stunning, colorful, and grand interiors that include both the well-preserved and the badly damaged parts of the Mausoleum. There is a color shade that resembles the Kalamkari prints, and there’s another which looks like the Thewa jewelry designs. There resides a variety of designs and richness all around. If you are like to witness beautiful architecture and heart throbbing artistic approach, Akbar’s Mausoleum is the perfect place to visit.