Mughal architecture

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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India - The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal steps far beyond traditional decorative elements. Here, the inlay work is not pietra dura, but a lapidary of precious and semiprecious gemstones.
The tomb of Itimad Ud Daulah in Agra India
This is genuinely one of the most beautiful architectural structures to be seen in india. Far more elegant than the Taj Mahal, this is the epitome of mughal aesthetics and sensibilities. Designed by the exquisite noor jahan this monument is like chikankari in stone.
AD Classics: Taj Mahal / Shah Jahan
Taj Mahal, carved dado in tomb chamber Shah Jahan period, 17th c.
"Embroidery" in Marble
https://flic.kr/p/4aXon5 | "Embroidery" in Marble | India, Jaipur - The Mubarak Mahal in the City Palace was a guest house for the Maharaja, 1890.