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Taj
Mahal. Sheer poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled.
The Taj Mahal, the one and only one of its kind across the world.
The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen.
The ultimate realization of Emperor Shahjehans dream. One of the
wonders of the world. From 1631 A.D., it took 22 years in the making.
An estimated 20,000 people worked to complete this enchanting mausoleum,
on the banks of the Yamuna. For a breathtakingly beautiful view
of the Taj Mahal, see it by moonlight.
Open : Everyday, Sunrise -7.30 p.m. Entry fee from 6 a.m to 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.- Rs. 100/-. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Rs. 10.50
Ph.: 360898
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 Shahjehan.
The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There
are a number of exquisite buildings like the Moti Masjid - a white
marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khaas,
Musamman or Samman Bur)- where Shahjehan died in 1666 A.D. Jehangirs
Palace; Khaas Mahal; and Shish Mahal. Open: Sunrise to sunset. Entry
Fee Rs. 10.50 Ph.: 364512
Chini
Ka Rauza
This was constructed by Afzal Khan - a high official in the court
of Shahjehan. Decorated by glazed tiles on the facade, the structure
clearly depicts the Persian influence in architecture. Open: Sunrise
to sunset.
Ram Bagh
One of the earliest Mughal gardens, it was laid out by Emperor Babar-the
founder of the Mughal dynasty. It is said that Babar was temporarily
buried here before being permanently interred at Kabul in Afghanistan.
Open : Sunrise to sunset.
Sikandra
The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular
outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in
a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., it is one of the well-preserved
monuments. Open: Sunrise to sunset. Entry Fee Rs. 10.50 Ph.: 71230
Itmad-ud-daulah
This
exquisite marble tomb was made by Emperor Jehangirs queen, Nurjehan,
for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg during 1622-1628 A.D.
The craftsmanship at ltmad-ud-Daulah foreshadows that of the Taj
Mahal. It was here t;at 'Pietra Dura- the inlay work on marble-so
characteristic of the Taj- as first used. Open: Sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee Rs. 10.50
Mariyam’s Tomb
This unique tomb in red sandstone was built in 1611 A.D. in memory
of Emperor Akbars Goan Christian wife-Mariyam. The tomb has some
exceptional carvings. Open: Sunrise to sunset.
Jama Masjid
This building, with a rectangular open forecourt was constructed
in 1648 AD by Shahjehans daughter, Jehanara Begum in memory of the
famous Sheikh Salim Chisti and his grandson Islam Khan. Of particular
importance is its wonderful assimilation of Iranian architecture.
Radhaswami Samadhi, Dayalbagh
The headquarters of the Radhaswami sect. On the sprawling lawns
here, is a beautiful marble temple under construction for almost
100 years. Open: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Taj
Mahal. Sheer poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled.
The Taj Mahal, the one and only one of its kind across the world.
The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen.
The ultimate realization of Emperor Shahjehans dream. One of the
wonders of the world. From 1631 A.D., it took 22 years in the making.
An estimated 20,000 people worked to complete this enchanting mausoleum,
on the banks of the Yamuna. For a breathtakingly beautiful view
of the Taj Mahal, see it by moonlight.
Chini
Ka Rauza
This
exquisite marble tomb was made by Emperor Jehangirs queen, Nurjehan,
for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg during 1622-1628 A.D.
