India's Iconic Indo-Islamic Monuments

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Commissioned by Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal houses the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj Mahal

Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1639, Red Fort became the capital's center after the shift from Agra to Delhi.

Red Fort

The first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, Humayun’s Tomb extensively uses red sandstone.

Humayun’s Tomb

Renovated by Akbar from 1565, Agra Fort's present structure was completed in 1573.

Agra Fort

Constructed in 1591, Charminar is a symbol of Hyderabad and features in the emblem of Telangana.

Charminar

Part of the Qutb complex, Qutub Minar is a minaret and 'victory tower' named after Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

Qutub Minar

Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, Jama Masjid is one of India's largest mosques.

Jama Masjid