Jodha Bai Ka Rauza

Jodha Bai's Palace: Jodha Bai's Palace is the largest building in the harem complex of Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Akbar for Jodha Bai, his principal queen.
Tourists: If you are on a tour to Agra, you must visit Jodha Bai's palace to experience the charm of the red sandstone palace and the vicinity of the Fatehpur Sikri.
Interior: Jodha Bai's palace reflects an amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic art. The courtyard has columns and curvilinear pillars. The main structure has chhaparkhats and chhatris. It also has semicircular domes and roofs in triangular shape
Design motifs: The intricate stone latticework on the walls of the palace grabs attention of the visitors. The interior of the palace has motifs on walls like parrot, hams (swan), lotus, elephants, srivatsa mark, etc

Jodha Bai Ka Rauza is an excellent example of the fusion of Hindu and Muslim architectures. The palace of Emperor Akbar's favorite queen-Jodha Bai, the place has distinct Gujarati and Rajasthani architectural patterns.

After Akbar conquered Malwa he faced strong resistances from the Rajput kings. Akbar dealt with the problem diplomatically, allowing them to keep their kingdoms and getting into marriage alliances with the princesses of the Rajput clans. He married Jodha Bai, sister of Man Singh, the powerful ruler of Jaipur. She was his favorite queen and she got the permission to worship in the Hindu way in her palace.

Last Updated on June 14, 2021