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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

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.

Tourist atttracttion agra india

Taj Mahal Agra India | Agra Red Fort | Fatehpur Sikri | Akbar's Mausoleum, Sikandra | Jama Masjid Or Jami Masjid | Chini-Ka-Rauza | Dayal Bagh Temple | Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb | Mariyam Tomb | Ram Bagh

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.

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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
A tomb of glazed tiles is a beautiful architecture of that period.

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 first beautiful Mughal garden made by Babur.
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