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Location
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Prime Attraction : Agra Fort - Jama Masjid - Taj
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Agra, the
city of the Taj Mahal and once
the capital of the Mughal empire, has several
monuments which display the splendour of Mughal
architecture. It was here that Babar, the founder
of the dynasty, had the first formal Persian garden
laid out on the banks of the river Yamuna. Akbar,
his grandson, raised the towering ramparts of
the great Red Fort, within whose walls Jahangir
built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens, and
which Shahajahan embellished with marble mosques,
palaces and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble.
Agra is mentioned in the ancient epic Mahabharata
as Agraban, the sister city of the more prominent
Mathura. Agra was established in 1475 by Badal
Singh and came into its own when Sikander Lodhi
of the Lodhi dynasty chose it for his capital
because of its proximity to the Yamuna. Babur
defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra
but also to lay the foundation of the Mughal
empire. In the mid-16th and earlier 17th centuries,
Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity
and it was during this time that the symbol
of love, the Taj Mahal, was
built. The buildings made during this era were
purely in the contemporary Mughal style and
of very high quality. Besides the monuments,
Agra is worth a visit for the masterpieces of
craftsmen recreating the glory of the Mughal
period and for the Mughlai cuisine, the aroma
of which fills the narrow lanes of Agra.
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| Prime Attractions |
Agra Fort
- four of the mighty Mughal
rulers controlled their vast empire from here.
Wander around the palaces built by successive
emperors, which represents the excellence
of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves a
vantage point to view the Taj Mahal from a
distance and it is believed that the Emperor
Shah Jahan spend his file days in exile watching
the Taj from here.
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Itmad-ud-daulah
Tomb - built by Begam Nur
Jahan wife of Jahangir, in the memory of her
father Mirza Ghiyas Beg one of generals in
Mughal army, who had been given the title
of Itimad-ud-Daula (pillar of the state).
Primarily built from red sandstone with marble
decorations, this monument also elegantly
displays white marble and pietra dura inlay
which is considered to be one of the fore
runner of the Taj Mahal.
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Taj Mahal
- the most beautiful monument
of love, which is flawless to its conception
and execution (remain closed to visitors on
Fridays). It is aptly said that Taj
Mahal is not a monument that can
be described in words - one has to see it
to experience it.
Overnight at hotel.
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Jama
Masjid - Built in 1648 A.D
by Jehanara Begum, the girl of Shahjahah,
in memory of Sheikh Chisth and; the lajid
has a perfect assimulation of Iranian architecture.
This rectangular building with a overture
with the front has only sandstone domes which
have superb structure.
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Fatehpur Sikri
- Just 44 km away from Agra
on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur
Sikri, which briefly served as capital
of Emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was
quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water.
Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the
complex is in a remarkable state of preservation.
Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one
of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland
Darwaza which Emperor Akbar built to commemorate
his victory on Gujarat is very imposing.
Afternoon depart Agra for Delhi stopping by en
route to visit Sikandra.
Sikandra -
In a short distance (10 km) from Agra city is
Sikandara the tomb of Emperor Akbar. Built in
red sandstone this monument is a perfect example
of fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to international airport
to board the flight for onward destination.
Optional activities
possible with this tour :
i) Watch sound and light show
in the evening at Red Fort where a tale of last
city of Delhi Shahjahanabad is narrated with a
wonderful light display on the monument.
ii) Watch sound and light show
in the evening at Old Fort where tale of rise
and fall of seven cities is narrated with a colorful
light display on the monument.
iii) Witness folk/ classical
dances from various parts of the country.
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Shopping
in Agra :
The splendid town of Agra is fâmeuse
not only for Taj but also like
the Paradise of purchases. This city has many markets
and centres shopping which offer to us thousand
of products of craft industry especially the counterparts
of Taj Mahal. Agra
is also known like a market for a large variety
of products of skin, such as the shoemakers, of
the bags ` has hands, of the door currencies, and
another decorative products. You can also achêté
of the sandals and bois de rose, the copper products,
and the decorative pièrres, the carpets in
embroidery, the groundsheets in the "Room Handicraft
Emporium".
It ya much of areas ` has through this city where
one can make shopping including "Taj
Mahal Complex, Kinari Bazaar, Rajah Mandi
and Sadar Bazaar."
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