A study in white marble against the blue sky.
Built by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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This delicate, unusual facade allowed allowed the women inside to watch happenings outside without being observed.
Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi ~ built by his widow Haji Begum in 1573, was designed by a Persian Architect.
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6 comments:
Lovely all of them .. Happy Easter!
It must be an amazing experience to go and see it for yourself, yeah? Wonderful structures -- all the more I want to go visit India!
Postcards Crossing
Amazing architecture! Beautiful post for PFF
A beautiful group of cards; thanks for sharing.
The towers are so intricate - they almost don't look real!
I always love your card, Lay.
Evelyn in Montreal
Wow, I loved them all! What beautiful structures.
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