Jahangiri Mahal

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Jahangiri Mahal is a prominent Mughal-era palace within Agra Fort, renowned for its blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles and its role as royal residential quarters.

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Jahangir Mahal 1
Jahangiri Mahal canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Mughal architecture
palace
access open to visitors
architecturalStyle Hindu architecture
Indo-Islamic architecture
Islamic architecture
Mughal
linked to: Mughal period
associatedWith Emperor Akbar
linked to: Akbar

Emperor Jahangir
linked to: Jahangir
builtBy Akbar
constructionPeriod late 16th century
constructionTechnique stone masonry
continent Asia
country India
culturalContext Mughal royal court
linked to: Mughal court
decorativeElement geometric and floral motifs
feature arched gateways
balconies and pavilions
carved stone screens (jalis)
central courtyard
ornate brackets and chhatris
functionInPast residence of royal women and entourage
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Agra Fort)
linked to: Agra Fort
historicalEra Mughal Empire
locatedIn Agra
Agra Fort
India
Uttar Pradesh
locatedNear Taj Mahal (within the city of Agra)
linked to: Taj Mahal
materialUsed marble (in decorative elements)
red sandstone
namedAfter Jahangir
partOf Agra Fort complex
linked to: Agra Fort

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Agra Fort
linked to: Agra Fort
region North India
linked to: northern India
significance important example of early Mughal palace architecture
one of the largest residential buildings in Agra Fort
state Uttar Pradesh
touristAttraction yes
usedFor residential quarters for Mughal royal women
royal residence

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Agra Fort hasPart Jahangiri Mahal
Gwalior Fort hasPart Jahangir Mahal
linked to: Jahangiri Mahal