Akbari Mahal
Sara: So as the name suggests, was this Badshah Akbar’s palace, Abul?
Abul Fazl: In a way, yes.The ruins of Akbari Mahal meaning Akbar's Palace are a testimony to the presence of the huge imperial courts surrounded by a series of spacious chambers. Set between Jehangiri Mahal and Bengali Burj, it was a part of a larger palace complex and was used for various residential purposes. Built in between 1565-69, it had a large stone paved courtyard enclosed by suites and chambers. You can still see the few suites on the eastern side of the courtyard that have survived. You can enter it through the gateway on the western side, which was so designed that it ensured complete security for the women.There was a great Assembly hall with a high ceiling which …show more content…
And what were they made for?
Abul Fazl: Come i will take you to The Bengali Burj which is to it’s southeast .
( The three of them arrive at the Bengali Burj)
As you can see, Bengali Bhurj has a spacious square hall with arched aisles. It has a domed ceiling and chevron design grace the nook-shafts of the arches. The well with five rows of rooms round it and steps leading to the water is the Akbar’s Baoli. Built with red sandstone, the palace complex uses simple carvings and architectural features. Architects introduced flat ceilings and brackets that could take place of pillars in the structure and make it all the more beautiful. The palace complex was capable of accommodating a large number of people and had good arrangements for water supply.
Sara: And what about the other one you mentioned? And what does the name of the palace mean Abul?
Abul Fazl: Jahangiri Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings inside the Agra Fort. It was the chief palace for the royal ladies. It has been named after Jahangir by his father, Badshah …show more content…
Look at this piece of art....isnt this wonderful?
Sara: Of course it is David. All these designs are so eye catchy!
Abul Fazl: well, there is a lot that you still have to see and believe me its much more than what I can define verbally.
David : Hey ! I can see one garden also over there.
Abul Fazl: Thats the Anguri Bagh or the Garden of Grapes which was built for the royal ladies. It has a variety of grapes and flowers arranged in geometrical pattern and divided into various sections. ( The three of them start walking towards Muasamman Burj)
You know, It was only during the reign of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan, that the site looks like what it is today . Everyone knows that Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal for the love of his life Mumtaz Mahal. Unlike Badshah, Shah Jahan started building structures using white marble. Shah Jahan ruined some of the earlier existing buildings in the fort to make his own.
During the last days of his life, Shah Jahan was jailed and restrained by his son, Aurangzeb, in the fort. It is said that Shah Jahan died in Muasamman Burj which has a marble colony with a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal.
Just peep down to get an incredible view of the Taj Mahal from this Octagonal Tower of the Agra Fort as it overlooks the Yamuna River at the white
Abul Fazl: In a way, yes.The ruins of Akbari Mahal meaning Akbar's Palace are a testimony to the presence of the huge imperial courts surrounded by a series of spacious chambers. Set between Jehangiri Mahal and Bengali Burj, it was a part of a larger palace complex and was used for various residential purposes. Built in between 1565-69, it had a large stone paved courtyard enclosed by suites and chambers. You can still see the few suites on the eastern side of the courtyard that have survived. You can enter it through the gateway on the western side, which was so designed that it ensured complete security for the women.There was a great Assembly hall with a high ceiling which …show more content…
And what were they made for?
Abul Fazl: Come i will take you to The Bengali Burj which is to it’s southeast .
( The three of them arrive at the Bengali Burj)
As you can see, Bengali Bhurj has a spacious square hall with arched aisles. It has a domed ceiling and chevron design grace the nook-shafts of the arches. The well with five rows of rooms round it and steps leading to the water is the Akbar’s Baoli. Built with red sandstone, the palace complex uses simple carvings and architectural features. Architects introduced flat ceilings and brackets that could take place of pillars in the structure and make it all the more beautiful. The palace complex was capable of accommodating a large number of people and had good arrangements for water supply.
Sara: And what about the other one you mentioned? And what does the name of the palace mean Abul?
Abul Fazl: Jahangiri Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings inside the Agra Fort. It was the chief palace for the royal ladies. It has been named after Jahangir by his father, Badshah …show more content…
Look at this piece of art....isnt this wonderful?
Sara: Of course it is David. All these designs are so eye catchy!
Abul Fazl: well, there is a lot that you still have to see and believe me its much more than what I can define verbally.
David : Hey ! I can see one garden also over there.
Abul Fazl: Thats the Anguri Bagh or the Garden of Grapes which was built for the royal ladies. It has a variety of grapes and flowers arranged in geometrical pattern and divided into various sections. ( The three of them start walking towards Muasamman Burj)
You know, It was only during the reign of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan, that the site looks like what it is today . Everyone knows that Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal for the love of his life Mumtaz Mahal. Unlike Badshah, Shah Jahan started building structures using white marble. Shah Jahan ruined some of the earlier existing buildings in the fort to make his own.
During the last days of his life, Shah Jahan was jailed and restrained by his son, Aurangzeb, in the fort. It is said that Shah Jahan died in Muasamman Burj which has a marble colony with a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal.
Just peep down to get an incredible view of the Taj Mahal from this Octagonal Tower of the Agra Fort as it overlooks the Yamuna River at the white