Panch Mahal, located in Fatehpur Sikri, was primarily constructed using red sandstone. This material was favored for its durability and aesthetic appeal, allowing for intricate carvings and architectural details that characterize the structure. The use of red sandstone is typical of Mughal architecture, emphasizing both grandeur and elegance.
red and pink sandstones
White marbles were used for the construction of Taj Mahal
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White Marble
they used sappire jasper and gold to make it
Jahaz Mahal, located in Mandu, India, is primarily constructed from local sandstone. This type of rock was chosen for its availability and suitability for intricate carvings and architectural details. The use of sandstone also allows for effective thermal regulation in the hot climate of the region.
Taj Mahal was build with white marble.
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Marble was the main building material, but other precious stones such as jade, lapis lazuli and sapphires were also used in small quantities.
the Taj Mahal was supposedly made out of gold and marble.To build the Taj Mahal Shah Jahan needed: marble, jasper, jade, crystal, turquoise, sapphire & carnelian.White MarbleThe basic structure of Taj Mahal is made up from White marble. However, one may find some amount of black marble and certain kinds of precious gemstones used for decoration.The taj is made up of all these, but mainly the white marble.MarbleJasperJadeCrystalTurquoiseSapphireCarnelian