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Agra is crowned with the gloery of the unparalled Taj Mahal with which Mughal architecture reached its zenith. But there is much more to Agra. Many great monuments of unrivaled Mughal architecture speak of the grand and glory that was the essence of Mughal Empire. Agra silently speaks about the rich history of Mughal Empire that is now buried in times, but definitely not dead. It's alive in every brick. A visit to Agra is a timeless journey into a glorious history.

Historical Attractions

TAJ MAHAL : The Immortal Poem of Love

This immortal poem in white marble is the finest expression of undying love. Of Emperor Shahjahan's love for his queen. The Taj Mahal, 3 kms from the Mall, is on the bank of the river Yamuna.

Agra Fort: Where history takes a new birth.

Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D , this Fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the Fort are a number of equisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwan-e-Khass and Musamman Burj , where the Emperor Shahjahan had died in imprisonment.

Sikandra: A fusion of art and spiritualism

The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architecture in a superlative fusion.

Jama Masjid : Where heads bowed and hearts opened up.

Of special importance due to the assimilation of Iranian architectural elements, it was built in 1648 A.D. by Emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, Jahanara Begum

Itmad-Ud-Daulah's-Tomb :

Itmad-Ud-Daulah's-Tomb ,6km. from the Taj, was built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Galib Beg in 1622-25 A.D.

Rambagh

8 km. This earliest example of Mughal garden was created by the founder of the Mughal dynasty, Emperor Barber.

Mariyam's Tomb

13 km. Built for Emporer Akbar's Goan wife, Mariyam, in 1611 A.D., the tomb has exceptional carvings and finish in red sandstone.

Other Attractions

Fatehpur Sikri: Blessing of Sheikh Salim Chishti 37 km. west of Agra , perched atop a rocky ridge. Fatehpur Sikri came into being four centuries ago when Emperor Akbar set out to build the first planned city in Indo-Islamic architecture. Akbar had secured his empire but his grief was that he had no son and heir. His search for blessings for the birth of a successor brought him to the Sufi mystic Salim Chishti, who lived, in Sikri village.

Reseachers have established that it was it was planned on a definite mathematical grid. Apart from the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti Diwam-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Pachisi Court, Mariam's Palace, Jodhabai's Palace, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid are the timeless attractions of Fatehpur Sikri.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

60 km. from Agra. Also known as Keoldeo Ghana Park. A renowned water bird sanctuary situated in the neighboring state of Rajasthan is the winter home rare Siberian birds.