Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani

Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani Begum
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the favorite and chief consort of Emperor Akbar, in Sikandra, Agra.
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictSikandra
ProvinceAgra
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTomb
LeadershipJahangir
Year consecrated1623
Location
Location Sikandra, India
TerritorySikandra
Geographic coordinates27°12′55″N 77°56′34″E / 27.2153°N 77.9427°E / 27.2153; 77.9427
Architecture
TypeTomb
StyleMughal architecture
CompletedBefore 1627
Specifications
Direction of façadeOpen on four sides
Length145 ft
Width145 ft
Height (max)39 ft
Dome(s)8
MaterialsRed Sandstone
Stucco

The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam's tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, the favorite wife of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb was built by her son Jahangir, in her memory between years 1623–1627 and is located in Agra's Sikandra suburb next to Akbar's tomb, in the direction of Mathura. She is the only one of Akbar's wives to be buried close to him.