Chini Ka Rauza

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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 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.

The facade of the monument is also known its glazed tile work, called kashi or chini in Mughal era buildings.^[1]

History[edit]

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.^[2] The tomb is built facing the city of Mecca.

Architecture[edit]

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.

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

References[edit]

↑ Stephen Meredyth Edwardes (1930). Mughal Rule in India. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. pp. 332–. ISBN 978-81-7156-551-1.
↑ Havell, p.92

Notes[edit]

Ernest Binfield Havell. A Handbook to Agra and the Taj, Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri, and the Neighbourhood. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120617117.
Lucy Peck. Agra: The Architectural Heritage. Roli Books Private Limited. ISBN 9788174369420.

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

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[Edwardes1930-1] Stephen Meredyth Edwardes (1930). Mughal Rule in India. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. pp. 332–. ISBN 978-81-7156-551-1.

[CR-2] Havell, p.92

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v t e Tourist attractions in and near Agra
World Heritage Sites	Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Taj Mahal
Mughal architecture	Chini Ka Rauza Gyarah Sidi Itmad-Ud-Daulah Mariam's Tomb Sikandra
Mosques	Jama Mosque Mina Mosque Moti Mosque Nagina Mosque
Other religious places	Bateshwar Guru ka Tal Mankameshwar Temple Swamibagh
Shopping	Kinari Bazaar Loha Mandi Raja ki mandi Sadar Bazaar Sanjay Place
Gardens	Mehtab Bagh Paliwal Park Ram Bagh
Wildlife sanctuaries	Keetham Lake National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Patna Bird Sanctuary
Fairs	Ram Barat Taj Mahotsav

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