Read about ornamentations and decorations in
the tomb of Mariam Zamani at Agra, India
Ornamentation in Tomb of Mariam-Zamani
The red sandstone façade and panels with variety
of decorative designs such as floral patterns tell a lot about the
former splendor of this tomb. Chervon pattern in the nook shafts,
wine-vases within sunk niches and geometrical floral designs grace the
piers between the arches. The cupolas have beautiful carved columns with
hexagonal base. The stone brackets occupy the spaces just below the
chajja while beautifully carved friezes above it and below the drum of
the dome is inlaid with white marble. The friezes of the chhaparkhats
were originally covered with glazed tiles and have pyramidal roof. One
can still see the traces of floral paintings in the corners that speak
volumes of the former beauty of the decaying building.