Ustad Ahmad Lahori

Mughal master architect.

Overview

Ustad Ahmad Lahori (17th century), using marble and sandstone, designed iconic Mughal monuments in India.

Core Characteristics

• Symmetrical designs, domes.
• Ornate inlays.
• Mughal aesthetic.

Notable Works

• Taj Mahal (India, 1653).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 17th-century focus.
• Monumental: Mausoleums.
• Mughal Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defined Mughal architectural grandeur.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symmetry (theory), Dome (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)

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