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[[File:Chini Ka Rauza, Indo-Persian-Mosque in Agra, India - Photo by Eldar Mamedov Persian Dutch-Network.jpg|thumb|Chini Ka Rauza, in Agra]]'''Chini ka Rauza''' is a funerary monument, ''[[rauza]]'' in [[Agra]], [[India]], containing the tomb of [[Afzal Khan Shirazi]], a scholar and poet who was the Prime Minister of the [[Mughal Emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]]. The tomb was built in 1635. The Chini Ka Rauza is situated just 1 kilometre north of [[Itmad-Ud-Daulah]]'s Tomb, on the eastern bank of [[Yamuna river]] in [[Agra]], and 2 kilometres away from the Taj Mahal.
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[[File:Chini Ka Rauza, Indo-Persian-Mosque in Agra, India - Photo by Eldar Mamedov Persian Dutch-Network.jpg|thumb|Chini Ka Rauza, in Agra]]'''Chini ka Rauza''' is a funerary monument, ''[[rauza]]'' in [[Agra]], [[India]], containing the tomb of [[Afzal Khan Shirazi]], a scholar and poet who was the [[Grand vizier|Grand Vizier]] of the [[Mughal Emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]]. The tomb was built in 1635. The Chini Ka Rauza is situated just 1 kilometre north of [[Itmad-Ud-Daulah]]'s Tomb, on the eastern (left) bank of [[Yamuna river]] in [[Agra]], and 2 kilometres away from the Taj Mahal.<ref name="Rangan">{{cite news |last1=Datta |first1=Rangan |title=Agra beyond the Taj: Exploring tombs and gardens on the left bank of Yamuna |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/agra-beyond-the-taj-exploring-tombs-and-gardens-on-the-left-bank-of-yamuna/cid/2031729 |access-date=18 July 2024 |agency=My Kolkata |publisher=The Telegraph |date=5 July 2024}}</ref>


The facade of the monument is also known its [[Chinese glazed roof tile|glazed tile]] work, called ''kashi'' or ''chini'' in Mughal era buildings.<ref name="Edwardes1930">{{cite book|author=Stephen Meredyth Edwardes|title=Mughal Rule in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4aqU9Zu7mFoC&pg=PA332-IA2|year=1930|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-7156-551-1|pages=332–}}</ref>
The outer walls of the monument is decorated with [[Chinese glazed roof tile|glazed tile]] and hence the name Chini ka Rauza (the word chini coming from [[China]]).<ref name="Edwardes1930">{{cite book|author=[[Stephen Meredyth Edwardes]]|title=Mughal Rule in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4aqU9Zu7mFoC&pg=PA332-IA2|year=1930|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-7156-551-1|pages=332–}}</ref><ref name="Rangan"/>


==History==
==History==
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Due to the inclement weather, the various types of enamel colours have worn away from the tiles. In the facades, the builders used earthenware pots to reduce the weight of the concrete filling which was followed in [[Rome]] and [[Egypt]].
Due to the inclement weather, the various types of enamel colours have worn away from the tiles. In the facades, the builders used earthenware pots to reduce the weight of the concrete filling which was followed in [[Rome]] and [[Egypt]].
The interior houses two graves (Afzal Khan and his wife) along with brightly painted walls and ceilings. It stands in the centre of a [[Charbagh]] styled garden overlooking the [[Yamuna]].<ref name="Rangan"/>


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==External links==
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Chini ka Rauza
Façade of Chini ka Rauza, in 2024
TypeMausoleum
LocationKatra Wazir Khan, Agra, India
Coordinates27°12′3.08″N 78°2′3.78″E / 27.2008556°N 78.0343833°E / 27.2008556; 78.0343833
Built1635; 391 years ago (1635)
Built forAfzal Khan Shirazi
Architectural style(s)Mughal architecture
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Chini Ka Rauza, in Agra

Chini ka Rauza is a funerary monument, rauza in Agra, India, containing the tomb of Afzal Khan Shirazi, a scholar and poet who was the Grand Vizier of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The tomb was built in 1635. The Chini Ka Rauza is situated just 1 kilometre north of Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, on the eastern (left) bank of Yamuna river in Agra, and 2 kilometres away from the Taj Mahal.[1]

The outer walls of the monument is decorated with glazed tile and hence the name Chini ka Rauza (the word chini coming from China).[2][1]

History[edit | edit source]

Chini ka Rauza, Agra

Also known as China Tomb, this is the mausoleum of Afzal Khan who was a Persian poet during the reign of Jahangir. Later he became the wazir during Shah Jahan's reign. Khan died in Lahore in 1639 and was buried here at Agra.[3] The tomb is built facing the city of Mecca.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The structure's architectural style is unusual because of the exotic architectural style and is unusually plain possessing a sultanate style unproportional dome.

Due to the inclement weather, the various types of enamel colours have worn away from the tiles. In the facades, the builders used earthenware pots to reduce the weight of the concrete filling which was followed in Rome and Egypt.

The interior houses two graves (Afzal Khan and his wife) along with brightly painted walls and ceilings. It stands in the centre of a Charbagh styled garden overlooking the Yamuna.[1]

  • Damaged yet intricate pietra dura inlay work at Chini Ka Rauza
    Damaged yet intricate pietra dura inlay work at Chini Ka Rauza
  • Interior view
    Interior view

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Datta, Rangan (5 July 2024). "Agra beyond the Taj: Exploring tombs and gardens on the left bank of Yamuna". The Telegraph. My Kolkata. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  2. ↑ Stephen Meredyth Edwardes (1930). Mughal Rule in India. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. pp. 332–. ISBN 978-81-7156-551-1.
  3. ↑ Havell, p.92

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27°12′03″N 78°02′03″E / 27.20083°N 78.03417°E / 27.20083; 78.03417


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