10 Stunning Mughal Monuments That Are Worth A Visit

Taj Mahal

This ivory-white marble mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz.

Perched on the bank of Yamuna, it is one of the seven wonders of the world.

Agra Fort

This UNESCO World Heritage site is located near the Taj Mahal.

A prime example of Mughal architecture is adorned with Persian art.

Red Fort

Originally white in colour, the limestone structure was painted red by the British.

It was India’s second most visited monument in 2023, a spot behind Taj Mahal.

Pari Mahal

A 7-terraced garden, it located at Zabarwan Mountain Range in Jammu & Kashmir.

Built by Prince Dara Shikhoh, it became an observatory and learning centre of astronomy.

Akbari Fort and Museum

Akbari Fort in Ajmer was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in 1570.

The Mughal and Rajputana-style fort is now an expansive museum of sculptures, armours.

Taj-ul-Masjid

Bhopal’s Taj-ul-Masjid (Crown Among Mosques) is one of the largest in Asia.

It was commissioned by Shah Jahan Begum, wife of last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Situated in Aurangabad, it was built by Aurangzeb for his first wife Dilras Banu Begum.

Also called Dakkhani Taj, the marble mausoleum has strong resemblance with the Taj Mahal.

Tombs of Ustad-Shagird

These twin tombs are located in Nakodar town in Jalandhar, Punjab.

One belongs to musician Ustad Muhammad Mumin Hussaini, other to his student Haji Jamal.

Humayun's Tomb

A UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi, it is the first garden tomb in India.

Called the 'dormitory of the Mughals', it has graves of over 150 Mughal family members.

Purana Qila

Built by Emperor Humayun and later Sher Shah Suri, it is one of the oldest forts in Delhi.

The moat surrounding the fort was rejuvenated with a 28,300 sqm lake in 2018.