� Akbar, who ruled from 1556-1605, also had many architectural buildings built during his presence. There was a fort constructed beside the Yamuna River, which is now called Agra. After about eight years nearly all of the five hundred buildings within the fort were constructed. Emperor Akbar also built an enormous mosque on the summit of a ridge. This mosque was named the Jami Masjid. His own palace was filled with intricate designs and wall paintings. Most of the designs were carved in precious stone.
� Jehangir, Akbar's son, ruled from 1605-1627. During his reign there wasn't much architectural activity going on. Although, Jehangir and his wife, Nur Jahan, made a tomb for her father. The structure was fairly simple but the carvings were done using semi-precious stones, which had been carved into the tomb. Stones such as lapis,lazuli,onyx,jasper,topaz and carnelian were combined with marble which created elegant designs.
� Shah Jahan showed a great love for art. he loved Mughal paintings and architecture. He ruled after his father, Jehangir, and Agra and Delhi became two of the places where his architectural activities began. The building of white marble structures became very popular during the period of Shah Jahan. Although, red snadstone and bricks were always necessary materials white marble showed luxury and elegance during this period. Due to the his love of architectural designs and paintings, Agra and Delhi are now two locations in India that are tourist attractions.
