5 expensive monuments built by Mughals

Taj Mahal: Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Constructed using white marble and precious stones, including jade, turquoise, and sapphire. Estimated to have cost around 32 million Indian rupees at the time of construction.

Red Fort (Lal Qila): Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as the main residence of the Mughal emperors in Delhi. Constructed with red sandstone and adorned with intricate marble inlays. The construction took over a decade and employed thousands of artisans and labourers.

Humayun's Tomb: Built by Emperor Humayun's widow, Empress Bega Begum, in the mid-16th century. Designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. Features a unique combination of Persian and Indian architectural styles.

Jama Masjid: Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan, it is one of the largest mosques in India. Constructed using red sandstone and white marble. The mosque can accommodate up to 25,000 worshippers at once.

Fatehpur Sikri: Built by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire for over a decade. Constructed with red sandstone and embellished with intricate carvings and decorations. Includes several impressive structures like the Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Panch Mahal.