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[[File:Jehangir_Mahal_Agra_Fort_1.jpg|thumb|[[Agra Fort]]: Jahangiri Mahal]] | [[File:Jehangir_Mahal_Agra_Fort_1.jpg|thumb|[[Agra Fort]]: Jahangiri Mahal]] | ||
[[File:Agra Bathtub-1.jpg|thumb|The ''Hauz-i-Jahangiri'' is made out of one single block of stone]] | [[File:Agra Bathtub-1.jpg|thumb|The ''Hauz-i-Jahangiri'' is made out of one single block of stone]] | ||
'''Jahangiri Mahal''' | '''Jahangiri Mahal''' may be the most noteworthy building inside the [[Agra Fort]] of [[India]]. The Mahal was the principal [[zenana]] (palace for women belonging to the royal household), and was used by the Rajput wives of [[Akbar]]. It is a form of Islamic architecture . | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The palace was built by Akbar. It is one of the earliest surviving buildings of Akbar's reign. Jahangir in his memoirs stated that the buildings were erected by his father Akbar but did not take any credit for the construction of Jahangiri palace or Mahal.<ref>[http://indiatourism.ws/uttar_pradesh/agra/agra_fort/14.php Agra Fort]. India Tourism.</ref> During the reign of Jahangir, it is believed to be the residence of his wife, [[Jagat Gosain]], the Princess of Marwar. <ref>{{Cite book|title=Preservation of National Monuments: ... Report of the Curator of Ancient Monuments in India for the Year ..., Issue 1|publisher=Government Central Branch Press|year=1882|location=India|pages=vi}}</ref> | The palace was built by Akbar for his Hindu wives. It is one of the earliest surviving buildings of Akbar's reign. Jahangir in his memoirs stated that the buildings were erected by his father Akbar but did not take any credit for the construction of Jahangiri palace or Mahal.<ref>[http://indiatourism.ws/uttar_pradesh/agra/agra_fort/14.php Agra Fort]. India Tourism.</ref> During the reign of Jahangir, it is believed to be the residence of his wife, [[Jagat Gosain]], the Princess of Marwar and mother of [[ Mughal emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]]. <ref>{{Cite book|title=Preservation of National Monuments: ... Report of the Curator of Ancient Monuments in India for the Year ..., Issue 1|publisher=Government Central Branch Press|year=1882|location=India|pages=vi}}</ref> | ||
There is a huge bowl called ''Hauz-i-Jahangiri'' that is carved out of a single piece of stone. This was used as a container for fragrant [[rose water]]. | There is a huge bowl called ''Hauz-i-Jahangiri'' that is carved out of a single piece of stone. This was used as a container for fragrant [[rose water]]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Moti Masjid, Agra]] | *[[Moti Masjid, Agra]] | ||
*[[Jodha Bai Mahal]] | |||
*[[Shah Jahani Mahal]] | *[[Shah Jahani Mahal]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/34888.html Photos of Jahangiri Mahal] | *[http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/34888.html Photos of Jahangiri Mahal] | ||
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Jahangiri Mahal may be the most noteworthy building inside the Agra Fort of India. The Mahal was the principal zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household), and was used by the Rajput wives of Akbar. It is a form of Islamic architecture .
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The palace was built by Akbar for his Hindu wives. It is one of the earliest surviving buildings of Akbar's reign. Jahangir in his memoirs stated that the buildings were erected by his father Akbar but did not take any credit for the construction of Jahangiri palace or Mahal.[1] During the reign of Jahangir, it is believed to be the residence of his wife, Jagat Gosain, the Princess of Marwar and mother of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. [2]
There is a huge bowl called Hauz-i-Jahangiri that is carved out of a single piece of stone. This was used as a container for fragrant rose water.
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