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Jodh Bai’s Palace

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Creator(s)
Islamic, Indian (South Asian)
Location
Site: Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh, India)
Cultural context
Islamic
Indian (South Asian)
Description
The building traditionally known as Jodh Bai’s Palace (1o) is generally thought to be either the main harem quarters or Akbar’s residential palace. It has a guardhouse near its portal and a crooked entrance to ensure security and privacy. The quarters are disposed around a spacious inner courtyard providing a light and airy yet secluded environment. The suites around it are architecturally separated yet interconnected.
interior, colonnade, 2005
Work type
Palace
Harem
Medium
stone
ferruginous sandstone
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Rights
(c) Elisabeth Braun/Braun Media 2009
Access rights
All rights reserved
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