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In this blog we discusses the intricate marble inlay work on the Taj Maha and also mentions some of the other monuments, including the Qila-i-Kuhna mihrab and Emperor Akbar's Jahangiri Mahal at the Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and is famous for its remarkable inlay work done by artisans  from different parts of India. The use of  inlay work in Mughal monuments dates back centuries, and the Taj Mahal is considered to be an example of this ancient art form.  Carrying on the tradition, stone inlays are used to decorate walls, ceilings and pillars with intricate patterns and designs. The stone decorations adorn every corner and crevice of the monument, making it a sight to behold. Tourists visiting Agra often take home souvenirs that resemble the purity and beauty of marble inlay art work at the Taj Mahal. Knowing how important this form of art is, tourists make sure that they take home some piece as a reminder of their visit. Marble inla...

The history of indian handicrafts dates back almost 5000 years and it is the most effective way to understand ancient Indian design journey and one of the most impressive path is through the handicrafts of Agra, I.E, Marble handicrafts and Parchinkari Work which completely tells us. Agra has been immortalized as the City of the Taj. Yet, it doesn’t take much for the roving eye to discover that there's more to Agra than just the fabled TajMahal. The city is a virtual gateway to a world of discovery. Agra was known as Agraban in ancient times, is one of the oldest cities of India. The fascination for stone has transcended all times and ages. A still-life from a glorious era that has long since passed. The region of Agra is referred to as 'Agraban' in the great epic 'Mahabharata' (an integral part of the BrijBhumi or the land of Lord Krishna). The origins of Agra are traced back to 1475 A.D. in Indian history. However, Agra rose to prominence during the reign of Afghan...

Inlay art was a means of dynamic expression throughout the great age of the Mughal Empire and is a noteworthy aspect of Mughal architecture in India. The Monuments of Agra depict the various phases of the Mughal Inlay art's evolution from the sixteenth to seventeenth centuries, as they were created under Akbar (1556–1605), Jahangir (1605–1627), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). This study will outline potential facets of the history and evolution of Mughal inlay art.  One of the most exquisite and well-known types of Mughal art produced locally in India is marble inlay, or "Pachchikari." Pietra dura, which translates to "hard stone" in Italian, is the technical term for marble that has been inlaid with precious or semi-precious stonework. The goal of the current study is to determine, through recorded sources, whether there is any relationship between the advancement of inlay work and the reign of Jahangir. India is the country of origin for the Mughal Inlay art, ...

  The Taj Mahal is the pleasing white marble monument in Agra, India,which is situated at the bank of river Yamuna. The Taj Mahal was made by mughal emperor Shahjahan at the recall of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Mumtaz was a Muslim Persian princess (her name Arjumand Banu Begum before marriage). It was in 1631 that she died during the birth of their 14th child at Burhanpur. The construction of Taj Mahal started in the year 1631, After 20-22 year its construction was complete. This monument was constructed of white marble inlaid with semi-precious gemstones (including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, turquoise, malachite and jasper) forming intricate designs in a technique known as pietra dura. Its central dome height is 240 feet (73 meters) and is surrounded by four smaller domes; four slender towers, or minarets, stood at the corners. Every Tower is make the 90 degree angle from the dome. Shah Jahan, 5th Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty.  The Architect of the Taj Mahal...