Jilaukhana (Forecourt) (Agra)
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courtyard, green area
The jilaukhana (literally meaning 'in front of house') was a courtyard feature introduced to Mughal architecture by Shah Jahan. It also served Mughal ceremonial purposes and acted as a transition space between the street and the palace or royal building.
The jilaukhana consists of a large courtyard with 128 hujra rooms opening directly onto the courtyard.
Mumtaz's death anniversary (urs) was also observed in the jilaukhana of the Taj Mahal.
The jilaukhana consists of a large courtyard with 128 hujra rooms opening directly onto the courtyard.
Mumtaz's death anniversary (urs) was also observed in the jilaukhana of the Taj Mahal.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_and_architecture_of_the_Taj_Mahal#Forecourt_.28Jilaukhana.29
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 27°10'15"N 78°2'31"E
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- Sahn-e-Kausar 2013 km
- Courtyard Jamia Razavi 2013 km
- Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Grand Mosque area 2379 km
- Imam Khomeini's grand courtyard 2714 km
- Charbagh Garden 0.2 km
- Taj Mahal Complex 0.2 km
- Taj Ganj 0.2 km
- Chameli Farsh (Riverfront Terrace) 0.4 km
- Agra Golf Course 0.9 km
- 15th Battallion P.A.C. (Residential Colony) 1.2 km
- ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Agra 1.2 km
- Khairaati Tola 1.3 km
- Shaheed Nagar 2.1 km
- odf quarter 2.6 km