Jali

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This article is about the Islamic and indian architectural element. For West African jali poets, see Griot.
Akbar's tomb near Agra, India
Akbar's tomb near Agra, India
One of the famous intricate jaalis from the Sidi Saiyyed mosque in Ahmedabad, India
One of the famous intricate jaalis from the Sidi Saiyyed mosque in Ahmedabad, India

A jali (or jaali) is the term for a perforated stone or latticed screen, usually with an ornamental pattern constructed through the use of calligraphy and geometry. Early work was performed by carving into stone, while the later more elegant used by the Mughals employed the technique of inlay, using marble and semi-precious stones.[1]

This architectural decoration was used in Islamic architecture as well as in Indian architecture.[2]

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  1. ^ Thapar, Binda (2004). Introduction to Indian Architecture. Singapore: Periplus Editions, p 81. ISBN 0794600115. 
  2. ^ Begarha. Retrieved on 2007-03-29.

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Jali is also a surname found in most parts of South Africa, especially Xhosa, Bhaca and Zulu territories.

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