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    Whose tomb served as an inspiration for the creation of Taj Mahal. (Akbar, Babur, Humayun, Hyder Ali)?

    Question #22300. Asked by bumblebee.

    Barrow boy

    Akbar.

    Akbar chose the site for his own tomb himself, at a place called Sikandra, near Agra. Sikandra, in a sense, marks the transition between the strong, square, earthbound buildings that characterize the Akbari style and the delicate airy marble structures that Shah Jehan built two generations later. The beginning of inlay work that was so much a part of Shah Jehan's buildings are visible at Sikandra in the bold patterns that decorate the gateway.

    http://www.tajtoday.com/tajmahal/monarch.html

    Sep 03 02, 2:28 PM
    bumblebee

    many websites say that humayun's tomb served as a forerunner. do confirm. thanks.

    Sep 03 02, 3:21 PM
    Barrow boy

    Let me give you some other quotes from the website I gave you above.

    'The many elements that led to the creation of the Taj Mahal had their roots in the reigns of earlier monarchs : 1) Babur, 2) Humayun, 3) Akbar, 4) Jehangir, 5) Shah Jehan, 6) Aurangzeb, each of whom contributed his particular aesthetic interests and endeavors to the establishment of what we have subsequently called the Mughal Style, a style which blended the Persian patterns brought by the Mughals with the indigenous genius for fine craftsmanship.'

    'Although Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire, ruled only for four brief years, he left his impress on all that was to follow. His love for nature led him to create gardens of great beauty on the formal Charbagh (four quarters) plan. His Arambagh in Agra set the pattern for the gardens which became an intrinsic part of every Mughal fort, palace and tomb in the centuries that followed.'

    'Babur's son Humayun succeeded him in 1530, but was defeated by Sher Shah, an Afghan who ruled north India for 15 years, in 1540. Humayun only just managed to regain his father's territories before his death and the accession of his 13 year old son, Akbar, whose 49 year reign laid the foundation of empire, and the development of a new style of architecture.'

    In other words, Babur's garden designs influenced subsequent architecture, and Humayun made unspecified contributions, but it was clearly Humayun's son Akbar who developed a new Mughal style of architecture. Also, I can find no mention of substantial tombs for Babur and Humayun.

    Sep 03 02, 3:57 PM
    Barrow

    BUT...I may be wrong. If you have found websites which specifically say that Humayun's tomb was the inspiration, you cannot ignore them.

    Sep 03 02, 3:59 PM
    Barrow boy

    Bumblebee, I've cracked it! Akbar was the architect who changed the architectural style, BUT it was he who built his father's (Humayun's)tomb in the 1560's. This tomb was unique at that time as standing in the middle of the ornate gardens (as does the Taj Mahal). So I've just done a 180 degree turn!

    Sep 03 02, 4:06 PM
    bumblebee

    thanks barrow boy for the help shall meet again. adios

    Sep 03 02, 6:29 PM
    Barrow boy

    Barrow boy says:

    For simplicity, let's post my final answer to the original question on to this second posting. It was Humayun's tomb.

    Akbar was the architect who changed the architectural style, BUT it was he who built his father's (Humayun's)tomb in the 1560's. This tomb was unique at that time as standing in the middle of the ornate gardens (as does the Taj Mahal).

    Tue Sep 03 10:11:19 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry)
    (Reposted from #22304 - Duplicate question - McG)

    Sep 23 02, 1:57 PM
    Brainy Blonde

    Brainy Blonde says:

    Humayun's tomb is not only an excellent example of early Mughal architecture,
    but in many ways, it is the predecessor of the magnificent Taj Mahal. See:
    http://www.indianvisit.com/monuments-india/humayus-tomb.htm

    The many elements that led to the creation of the Taj Mahal had their roots in
    the reigns of earlier monarchs: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jehan,
    and Aurangzeb, each of whom contributed his particular aesthetic interests and
    endeavors to the establishment of what we have subsequently called the Mughal
    Style. A style which blended the Persian patterns brought by the Mughals with
    the indigenous genius for fine craftsmanship.
    http://rubens.anu.edu.au/student.projects/tajmahal/home.html

    Specific design credit is uncertain, and is given by different sources to Istad
    Usa, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, Isa Muhammad Effendi, or Geronimo Veroneo.
    http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Taj_Mahal.html

    Tue Sep 03 10:36:50 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry)
    (Reposted from #22304 - Duplicate question - McG)

    Sep 23 02, 1:58 PM

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