Akbar's tomb
Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar. The tomb was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The buildings are constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone, enriched with features in white marble.
| Tomb of Akbar | |
|---|---|
Akbar's tomb of external entrance from the road, built to imitate the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri, the city Akbar founded | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Sikandra |
| Province | Agra |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Tomb |
| Leadership | Jahangir |
| Year consecrated | 1605 |
| Location | |
| Location | Sikandra, India |
| Territory | Sikandra |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°13′14″N 77°57′01″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tomb |
| Style | Mughal architecture |
| Completed | In 1613 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Four-tiered pyramid |
| Height (max) | 100 ft |
| Materials | Red Sandstone White Marble |
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