Hello Readers!!!
It is always a boon for a person to be born in a city of historical value. You grow up seeing those beautiful monuments and hearing stories related to them. I belong to city of Taj, now you can imagine how lucky I am. I frequently get enquiry from people that where they should go once they visit in Agra. So I thought why not write a post for my readers addressing the same issue.
2. Other places of significant values in AgraIn this post I am sharing information about monuments one should visit in Agra.
1. Taj Mahal:
A monument which needs no introduction. It is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favorite wife of three, Mumtaz Mahal.
2. Agra Fort:
The Agra Fort is also known as the “Lal –Qila”, “Fort Rouge” or “Qila-i-Akbari”, is the highlight of the city, then capital of the Mughal Sultanate. It is about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. One can easily see Taj Mahal from the roof of Red fort and believe me nothing can be beautiful than this. ..
Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. It is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.
As a child I played a lot in this monument. As my grandmother (nani) house was near to this monument & no entry fee was there. But these days govt. is taking care of this monument with entry fees & it’s good.
It was built by the Emperor Akbar during the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
7. Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
This tomb was built by Jahangir, in memory of his mother Mariam-uz-Zamani (Jodha Bai). It tomb is just 1 Km from Tomb of Akbar. Mariam’s Tomb, though largely plain, is a large sandstone structure with intricate carvings covering its outer walls. Unlike other Mughal monuments, the tomb has no domes and large chhatris top the corners of the building instead.
Remember our last trip to Agra fort, We had so much fun there 🙂
Yes.. And that uncle writing his name on the walls & we scolded him so bad 😉
Wonderful tribute to our beautiful city Anjali 🙂
Oh yes! We are proud to be part of such a beautiful city 🙂
Taj is among seven wonders of world. This really makes me proud, our country has so many beautiful monuments.
Completely agree with you Arpita 🙂
Beautiful Taj. Wish I visit there one day. Nice post, Anjali.
Thanks cutie pie 🙂
Great post. Feels great that I have been to all these places, nostalgic 🙂
Curious and Confused me
Thanks dear 🙂
Wow they all look so amazing! <3
Chloe xx
http://chloebee1.blogspot.co.uk
No doubt they are 🙂
Very informative post ,I missed the last place.
Thanks dear 🙂
Very nice post Anjali. I didin't knew about Chini ka roza, it's beautiful 🙂
Thank you so much dear 🙂
I have to plan this trip some day! Indeed such a lot to see there.
Indeed 🙂
Beautifully written post.
Thanks!
Such a brilliant post. I was not aware of some of these, so need to plan another trip soon 🙂
Thanks a lot Vj 🙂
Nice post! Brings back some good memories 🙂
Thanks a ton Sudhaa 🙂