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Taj Mahal
Completed
in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final
resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz. Finished in by Marvel, it is
perhaps India most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical
monuments took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, Masons
and Jewellers to built and is set amidst landscaped gardens.
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Agra Fort
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort
in 1565 A.D., although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah
Jahan.
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Agra Fort
Sikandra Fort
The mausolumn of emperor Akbar represent his philosphy and secular outlook,
combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative region.
Completed in 1613 A.D. by his son Jahangir, it is one of the well preserved
monuments. This is the last resting place of the Mughal Empror Akbar.
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Itmad-Ud-Daulah
Itmad-ud-Daulah is the tomb of Mirza Ghyas Beg, a persian who had obtained service
in Akbar Court. The Marvel tomb was made by Emperor Jehangir's Queen, Noorjahan,
for his father Mirza Ghyas Beg during 1622-1628 A.D.
The Craftmanship at Itmad-ud-Daulah foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. It was
here that. "Pietra Dura"-the inlay work on marble-so characteristic
of the Taj-was first used.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur
Sikri is an epic in red sandstone. A city of yeasteryear, today lost in the
mists of time. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1564
A.D.. Mughal Emperor Akbar had no heir. He visited holy men to enlist their
prayers for his son.
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Radha Swami Samadhi
This is the head quarter of Radhaswami religion, here the holy ashes of the
founder of the faith have been preserved. On the sprawing lawns here, is a beautiful
marvel temple with beautiful carving of fruits, flowers, leavesand plants which
have been reduced into stone true to nature, and are distinctive speciments
of the plastic arts. This is under construction for almost 100 years.
Taj Mahotsav
Come February, and it's springtime. The time of the year when nature dawns all
its colourful splendour and Agra bursts into colourful celebrations. For 10
days there is sheer celebration of U.P.'s rich heritage of arts, crafts, culture,
cuisine, dance and music. Yes, it is Taj Mahotsav time again. There are festivities
all around and Agra truly puts on the colours of joy and gets transformed into
one non-stop carnival. Organised by U.P. Tourism and held as an annual event
at Shilpgram, literally next door to the Taj Mahal, the Taj Mahotsav is indeed
a fitting tribute to the legendary skills of mastercraftsman and other exponents
of art, music and cuisine. Not only this, it is also a gentle peep into the
rich heritage and extraordinary legacies of this wounderful land. The festivities
commence with a spectacular procession inspired by mughal splendour. Bedecked
elephanbts and camels, drum beaters, folk artistes and mastercraftsmen... all
help recreate a visual delight reminiscent of the golden era of the Mughal Darbars.
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