Ahmad Ustad
(1580–1649) 17th century Mughal chief architect
Ahmad Ustad (1580–1649) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Ahmad Ustad belongs to the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of architecture.
Ahmad Ustad was born in Lahore and died in Old Delhi.
The best-known works include ‘Taj Mahal’ and ‘Red Fort’. The catalogue has one building by Ahmad Ustad.
Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jorge Manuel Theotocópuli, Orazio Torriani, Gherardo Silvani, Andrzej Spezza, and Antonio Gaspari.