The architectural journey began with the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi, started in 1564, which introduced many Persian design elements to Indian soil. However, the first major burst of construction happened during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). Noteworthy structures from his rule include:
Agra Fort (1565–74)
Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra near Agra
Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s planned capital, established in 1569, featuring the Jami Masjid (1571) and the massive Buland Darwaza (Victory Gate)
These early Mughal structures primarily employed post-and-lintel construction rather than arches and were built using red sandstone and white marble.
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