Jehangir Palace houses a unique amalgamation of the Hindu architectural style and that of the Central Asian style; which was something very rare in those days as it was the Mughal architectural fashion that was the order of the day. Thus the Jehangir Palace was an exclusive addition to the Agra Fort.
Jehangir Palace was designed in such a way so that it provided ultimate luxury and every kind of comfort to the Prince.
The Khas Mahal is a beautiful building made of expensive white marble. The marbles helped the rooms remain cool even in the scorching summer. The Shish Mahal was constructed with tiny mirrors everywhere on the walls and it was used as the dressing room. Jodhabai, Jehangir's Hindu mother also had a dressing room in the Shish Mahal and it was essentially designed in the Hindu style.
This hall was also used by Jehangir's Queen, Noorjahan. There was a typical Mughal garden, which though not a large one, was a way of escape to nature for the rulers. This was a garden where grapes, Angur in Hindi, grew and hence the name Anguri Bagh. There stood a huge bowl carved out of a single stone just in front of the Palace. This is known as the Hauz-i-Jehangiri. It is a site worth paying a visit as it speaks volume about the Mughal lifestyle and its culture.
Location of Jahangir Palace, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Jahangir Palace, Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Enty Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
|---|---|
| Address | Inside Agra Fort Complex, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Entry Fee | Entry fee for Indians- 20 Rs. Entry fee for Foreigners - 300 Rs. |
| Timings | Visiting hours - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Days When Closed | No |
| Phone No (Official) | No |
| Official Website | agra.nic.in |
| Photography allowed or not | Allowed outside the palace. |
| Photography Fee | Nil |
| Videography Fee | Nil |
| Nearest Railway Station | Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station |
Last Updated on : July 6, 2015
