Chini ka Rauza, the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah of Shiraz as well as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah JahanChini Ka Rauza is situated on the eastern bank of river Yamuna in Agra. It is 1 kilometer north of Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb. Chini ka Rauza is the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah of Shiraz. He was the renowned scholar and poet as well as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Chini Ka Rauza is the first building in Agra, which has been exclusively adorned by glazed tile works and therefore, is considered a milestone in Indo-Persian architecture. The tomb was named Chini Ka Rauza because of the colorful tiles also known as chini. The tomb was constructed mainly of brown stone. Chini Ka Rauza is rectangular in shape. Central chamber of Chini Ka Rauza has octagonal shape and 8 curved recesses. There are 4 square chambers that are linked with the halls in the corner and outside porches.
Chini Ka Rauza is the first building in Agra, which has been exclusively adorned by glazed tile works and therefore, is considered a milestone in Indo-Persian architecture. The tomb was named Chini Ka Rauza because of the colorful tiles also known as chini. The tomb was constructed mainly of brown stone. Chini Ka Rauza is rectangular in shape. Central chamber of Chini Ka Rauza has octagonal shape and 8 curved recesses. There are 4 square chambers that are linked with the halls in the corner and outside porches.
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