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The Agra Fort was built between1565
and 1571 AD, the fort retains the irregular outline of the demolishedmud wall fort
of the Lodhis. The magnificent towers, bastions,ramparts, and gateways, symbolize
the stature and power of Akbar. |
As one enters from the Amar Singh gate, the first monument
to be seen is: The Jahangiri Mahal,This elegant , double storied palace reflects
a strong Hindu influence with protruding balconies and domed chhatries.
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Taj Mahal, the most elaborate monument
ever built for love is a mesmerizing monument of pristine white marble. The structure
is of pure white marble which gives a silver radience in the soft moonlight, at
dawn one can see it change colour to a shell - pink glow, and at the close of the
day, takes onthe tawny, fiery hue of the majestic sun. |
This seventh wonder of the world was built by Shahjahan
in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj, who died giving
birth to their 14th child. This great monument was Arjumand Banu's last wish to
her husband. |
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Fatehpur Sikri
Perched a top arocky ridge 37 km west of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri came into being four centuries ago when the Emperor Akbar, not yet 28 years old, created the first planned city in Indo-Islamic style. The city was actualised with great energy, but was completely abandoned a little more than a decade later |
Fatehpur Sikri is built in red
sand stone, and is a beautiful blend of Hinduand Islamic architectural elements.
The sandstone is richly ornamented with carving and fretwork. Fatehpur Sikri was
abandoned 14 years after its creation. A shortage of water is believed to be the
reason |