8 Finest Examples Of Mughal Architecture In The World

1. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

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2. Red Fort (Delhi, India)

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3. Jama Masjid (Delhi, India)

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4. Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh, India)

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5. Humayun's Tomb (Delhi, India)

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6. Agra Fort (Agra, India)

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7. Shalimar Gardens (Lahore, Pakistan)

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8. Badshahi Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan)

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