Akbar built this palace for his favorite son Jehangir. This is
the largest private residence in the fort. The palace has a blend of
Hindu and central Asian architectural styles.
One of the pleasures of the Agra Fort is exploring its many hidden
corridors and palaces. Here we have part of Jehangiri Mahal, the
Palace of crown prince Jehangir, who became emperor after the
passing of this father, Akbar. It's an interesting structure,
largely for its heavy borrowing of Hindu elements in the
architecture. It's no wonder, considering that Akbar, a central
Asian Muslim, employed Hindus as his designers and chief builders.
Jehangir's palace built by Akbar was the largest private residence
in the fort. Close to Diwan-i-Khas, stands an octagonal tower known
as Musamman Burj. It was here that Shahjahan breathed his last after
seven years of imprisonment. Other places to see within the fort
include the Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the
Anguri Bagh (the Grape Garden).
It is believed that Akbar built this place as a private residence
in the fort, for his son. It was the first structure that showed
indications that the fort was changing from a military base to
luxurious living quarters. The palace is also interesting for its
blend to Hindu and central Asian architectural styles - a contrast
to the unique Mughal style which had developed by the time of Shah
Jahan.
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