Architecture development under Jahangir (1605-1627) The princ | Contemplation
Architecture development under Jahangir (1605-1627)
The prince had a special appreciation for the paintings over architecture.
He built the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula (father of his wife Nur Jahan) displaying the world's finest Pietra-dura works and completed Akbar's tomb at Sikandra.
He also built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Moti Masjid at Lahore.
Note: Pietra Dura- also called as Parchin Kari is an inlay technique of pictorial mosaic work using cut and fitted, highly polished semi-precious stones as decorative art.
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