Kanch Mahal - Agra
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| Address : | Sikandra - Bhagwan Talkies Rd, Tomb of Akbar The Great Area, Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282007, India |
| Postal code : | 282007 |
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saumabha bhattacharya on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is situated at a little distance, on the eastern side of the main (southern) gateway of Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandara. Originally surrrounded by a garden, with the usual causeways, water-courses and tanks, it was a harem quarter, a ‘mahal’ or ‘Ladies Resort’ which was also used as the Royal Shikargah (Hunting-lodge) by Jehangir. It can be assigned to the period from 1605 to 1619. Owing to its situateion on the Agra-Delhi Imperial Highway, it fell an easy prey to the vandalism of the invading armies and rebellious people, and much of this beautiful building, particularly its southern portion facing the road, had been destroyed during the decadent age of the later Mughals. For some time, it was under the Church Missionary Society. Later, it was acquired, restored and conserved by the Department of Archaeology.
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Mishra Abhishek on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Situated close to Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, the square-shaped Kanch Mahal is a testimony to the best features of domestic Mughal architecture. Records show that the mahal was built from 1605 to 1619. It is called Kanch Mahal because of the abundant use of tile work in its construction.
The exterior is covered with plaster inlaid with artistically carved red stone and is decorated with sunk.
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Abhinav Joshi on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kanch Mahal it is situated inside Sikandra 500 m. Far from Akbar's tomb. Small but beautifully created.
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Charanjeet Singh on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kanch Mahal is set near Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara.
The beautiful square monument showcases Mughal domestic architecture at its best.
One can still see the remnants of the Charbagh with its causeways, water channels and tanks, where it was situated.
According to the belief, it was used formerly as a Mahal or Rpyal Ladies' Resort and then as the royal Shikargah (Hunting Lodge) by Jehangir.
Built sometime between 1605 -19, it is now in ruins. Previously, it was under the Church Missionary Society but now Department of Archaeology looks after it.
The two storeyed mansion has a central square hall roofed by a vaulted soffit.
Four square rooms with two openings for ventilation are situated in the four corners of the building. These rooms also have opening on two sides for the purpose of ventilation.
The octagonal double pillars on the raised plinth on two sides of the hall serve the purpose of a pedestal for the piers on the second storey
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zafar khan on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kanch mahal is beautiful n mesmerizing, clearly visible of the way the Persian influenced construction is used for tomb of Akbar
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Adam on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Situated close to Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, the square-shaped Kanch Mahal is a testimony to the best features of domestic Mughal architecture. Records show that the mahal was built from 1605 to 1619. It is called Kanch Mahal because of the abundant use of tile work in its construction.
The exterior is covered with plaster inlaid with artistically carved red stone and is decorated with sunk circular niches which have wine-vases, flowery creepers and geometrical designs. The palace was originally built as a residence or haram for the royal ladies
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Md Armaghan Ahmad on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Kanch Mahal, which lies in close proximity to Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra, is a testament to the domestic architectural style of the Mughals. This exquisite monument is shaped in the form of a square and was originally encircled by a beautiful garden with the regular water-courses, causeways and tanks alike.
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Ramchandra Sokhal on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's another Historical place that you can visit in the Sikandra...and located in the premises of Akbar's Tomb...
You need not to buy separate ticket for here..you can carry your belongings upto here..like backpack..
It's surrounded by Deer Park...where you can see black deers also...
Nice Airy Relaxing Place...
You will enjoy here...
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