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The world is divided between those who have seen the Taj and those who have
not. Very soon, I hope to be on the side that has seen the Taj." Words
said by William Jefferson Clinton President, United States of America while
addressing the Indian Parliament on 22.03.2000 rightly defining the immense
architectural and emotional significance the Taj Mahal has, in the hearts
of people around the world.
Taj Mahal
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the
Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and
the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces
is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Agra Fort
Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece
of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite
building, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman
Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment beside Jahangirs
place, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.
Itmad - Ud Daula
To the north of the fort and across the river Yamuna are several fine
examples of Mughal architecture. The Itmad -Ud -Daula as a by the Empress
Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg , is beautifully
ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens.
Chini Ka Roza
The tomb of Afzal Khan, the persian poet and minister at Shah Jehan's
court gets its name from the brightly coloured glazed tiles that decorate
it. Lies just 1km beyond itmad -ud -daula.
Sikandara
Welcome to Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, only 13 km. From the Agra Fort.
The last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar was the greatest
of the Mughal emperors and one of the most secular minded royalties of
his time. He was the heir to a long tradition of oriental refinement,
a great patron of the arts, literature, philosophy and science. A visit
to Akbar's monument opens before one, the completeness of Akbar's personality
as completely as the Taj Mahal does of Mumtaz Mahal's.
Fatehpur Sikri
Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone
within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later. Among
its many architectural game are the places for his queens - Jodha Bai, Mariyam
and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect in itself.
The Diwan-e-Khas entirely unique in its concept is a tall vaulted room
with an intricately carved central pillar and capital supporting a platform
that once held the emperor's throne. Narrow galleries link this to the
corners of the room where it is believed his ministers sat The airy panch
mahal a 5 storied structure rising in pyramidal fashion was probably used
by the ladies of the court. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone
is the finest building here, the marble tomb of Salim Chisti enclosed
by finely carved, lacy marble screens. The Buland Darwaza, an imposing
gateway 54 m high was built to commemorate Akbar's Aligarh the famous
university town is a center of Islamic studies. The city is also noted
for its handicrafts and metal ware.
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