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The only monument in Agra faced entirely in Persian-style glazed tile, the tomb of the scholar Afzal Khan Shirazi.
Tomb of Persian scholar Afzal Khan Shirazi and the only monument in Agra faced entirely in Persian-style glazed tilework, found nowhere else in the city.
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In his final years, Shah Jahan was imprisoned here by his own son, gazing at the Taj Mahal, the tomb he built for his wife.
Akbar's mausoleum blends Hindu, Islamic, Christian and Jain motifs, reflecting his belief in religious inclusivity.
Akbar built an entire city to celebrate the birth of his son, then abandoned it about 15 years later, reportedly for want of water.