10 Finest Examples of Mughal Architecture in the World

12th February, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

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Humayun's Tomb (Delhi, India)

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Red Fort (Delhi, India)

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Buland Darwaza (Fatehpur Sikri, India)

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Agra Fort (Agra, India)

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Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (Agra, India)

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Jama Masjid (Delhi, India)

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Badshahi Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan):

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Shalimar Gardens (Lahore, Pakistan)

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Wazir Khan Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan)

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