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Fast Facts
Built In 1635
Built By Mulla Shukrullah Shirazi
Architecture Persian-Mughal
Traverse the path which is less traveled by. Visit one of the
lesser-known monuments of Agra, visit Chini ka Rauza, the tomb
which is situated 1 Kilometer north of Itimad ud Daulah's Tomb.
History
Built in 1635, Chini ka Rauza tomb was dedicated to Allama
Afzel Khal Mullah Shukrullah of Shiraz, the famous Persian poet-scholar
who later became the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan. This serenely
beautiful tomb got its name from the tiles or chini that were
used to embellish its wall and ceilings.
Features
This rectangular-shaped mausoleum bears the imprints of the
fascinating confluence that took place between Mughal and Persian
style architecture in that period. The structure is topped with
an Afghan-style bulbous dome decorated in the pattern of an
inverted lotus flower. The top of the dome is marked with some
Quranic texts engraved on it. Parts of the walls, still covered
with the colored enamel tiles (chini) in blue, green and yellow
create a beautiful contrast against the earth-brown structure.
Chini ka Rauza has a central chamber which is octagonal in
shape and has eight arched inlets. Four square chambers emerge
from the central chamber and are connected to the side halls
and outer structures. Admire the traces of paintings and Islamic
calligraphy on the high domed ceiling. The central arch features
inscriptions and inlay work marked out with blue colored tiles.
Once adorned with elegant gateways, towers and a ghat by the
Yamuna, Chini ka Rauza now sings its saga of sordidness as only
the crumbling main tomb stands in a state of utter carelessness.
Don't Miss
The intricate glazed tile decoration work of the mausoleum,
witnessing the ravages of Time, will never fail to intrigue
you .
Trivia
Interestingly, Chini ka Rauza is Agra's sole Persian construction.
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