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Agra tourists attractions India ! Although Agra known for so many things but
The Taj Mahal is the main attraction of Agra India and India travel is known
for its Taj Mahal Agra. Taj Mahal is the great architecture and a beautiful
monument of Agra city. Taj Mahal is a dream of love stand with its remarkable
strength. Taj Mahal is
ne of the 7 wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal Location: Agra India
Famous As: World 7th Wonder
Taj Mahal History: Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built In the memory
Of Mumtaz Mahal
State: Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra tourists attractions India ! Although Agra known for so many things but
The Taj Mahal is the main attraction of Agra India and India travel is known
for its Taj Mahal Agra. Taj Mahal is the great architecture and a beautiful
monument of Agra city. Taj Mahal is a dream of love stand with its remarkable
strength. Taj Mahal is
ne of the 7 wonders of the world.
The city Agra was established by
Badal Singh in 1475. Mathura near Agra which was more prominent than Agraban(later
known as Agra). Lodhi Kings chose Agraban to be their capital city which
is known by Agra. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babur defeated
the Lodhis and laid the foundation of the Mughal empire.
The symbol of love Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of
his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal made during this era were
purely in the contemporary Mughal style which is still reflected in what
ever monuments remain in Agra.The narrow lanes of Agra, Mughlai cuisine,
the craftsman. Today whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction
which has taken Agra to the top of glory but this time as a major tourist
intention of India.
Taj
Mahal Agra India
The beautiful Taj
Mahal in Agra India, is one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj
mahal built by Shahjahan as a tomb for the memory of his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This romantic monument considered the supreme example of
Mughal architecture in India. Built of white marble, the Taj Mahal Agra
is surrounded by waterways, green gardens, and the River Yamuna. The Agra
is on the itinerary of every tourist to India to see the Taj Mahal. The
Taj Mahal Agra is a fascinating sight that must be seen on tours to Agra,
India, with Taj Mahal Agra. More....
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Agra
Red Fort
Agra which lies on the west bank of river Jamuna became one of the major
cities of the Mughal Empire after the death of Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat
in 1526. When Akbar choose Agra as his capital he laid the foundation
of the Agra Fort. The construction was started in 1565 and was completed
in about eight year. The fort contained over five hundred buildings but
later on Akbar's descendants added new structures, mainly in marble to
the fort and destroyed the old ones.
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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is 37 kms from Agra is built a city mainly in Red Sandstone
called Fatehpur Sikri. The Mughal Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri.
The city is a fine example of peak of Mughal architecture. Those who go
to Agra must see the Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri mosque was said to
be built in lines of the holy mosque in Mecca. Main door of the mosque
is known as Buland Darwaza that is 54m high.
Akbar's Mausoleum,
Sikandra
Mausoleum of Akbar is 4 kilometer from Agra. Akbar himself started construction
of this beautiful monument. This structure has contained a perfect blending
of Hindu, Christian , Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs.
Akbar's Mausoleum Inside View
this is inside Akbar's Mausoleum, the wall and ceiling well decorated by colours, the pillars are full of vibrant colour, roof and the windows of this monument are full of geometrical designs and shapes, beautifully painted, well carved, decorated with bright colours gives the royal touch to the monument, you can feel the richness of this mausoleum.
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Jama
Masjid Or Jami Masjid
Jama Masjid Built by Shah Jahan in 1648, the main gate of this mosque
has message written on it that it was built by Jahanara Begum. She was
the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan and was imprisoned with him.
Chini-Ka-Rauza
Chini-ka-Rauza is a mausoleum (Tomb) of Mir Afzal Khan a Wazir in the period of Shah Jahan. Afzal Khan was a poet and belongs to Persia; Chini ka Rauza is very well example of Indo - Persian architecture built by glazed tiles.
Dayal Bagh
Temple
Dayal Bagh is 15-kms from Agra, also known as Soamibagh, houses the samadhi
of the founder of Radha Swami faith, 'Swamiji Maharaj'. The main structure
is a royal building, built of pure white marble.
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Itmad-Ud-Daulah's
Tomb
This Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s tomb was the first complete marble Moghul
structure. This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din
Beg. Nur Jahan built this white marble tomb between 1622 and 1628. The
inlay designs and carvings of Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s tomb are no less
than Taj. The delicate marble latticework in the passageway allows the
light to enter the interiors. Nur Jahan for Jehangir in Lahore built a
similar tomb.
Mariyam Tomb
The carvings on the tomb of Mariyam-us-Zamani are attraction giving a
closer look.
This tomb is dedicated to the wife of Akbar. The tomb was in red sand
stone in 1611 on the Delhi- Agra highway.
Ram Bagh (Mughal garden)
In agra this is the oldest and
first beautiful Mughal garden made by Babur. The mughal gardens made by him for relief to tourists and his important guest.
Birbal House Sikandra
This is Birbal House located in Sikandra, made of red stone, the architecture of this monument make this beautiful building a magnificent, it is standing tall with blue sky in the background making it really amazing monument. The ruins can also seen in the background.
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