Main entrance arch or pishtaq of the Taj Mahal, Agra, India. The Quranic verses juxtapose with the floral motif within a symmetrical half dome design.

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Taj Mahal from a landscape showing surrounding gardens and structures. Commissioned in 1631 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan it was built to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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Interior of the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, Agra, India. The intricate frescoes, floral motifs, and geometric patterns are indicative of Mughal art as it blends IndoIslamic and Persian styles.

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Jali or latticed stone screen from the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, Agra, India. Carved from white marble the geometric designs filter the light with dazzling effect. Designed to cool the room by forcing ambient air through its small perforations.

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The Agra (or Red) Fort, primarily made from red sandstone between 1565 and 1573 by Emperor Akbar the Great. A 94 acre construct used as a military garrison, it served as the capital until the Mughal dynasty moved to Dehli.

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