Thursday 29 March 2012

visit to agra

visit to agra

A tour to Agra, one of the favorite tourist attractions in India, will lead you through a sequence of historical monuments and structures, offering a ride to the past, decades down the line. Generally believed to have been discovered by Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of Delhi Sultanate in the year 1504, Agra offers a host of sightseeing options that present themselves as some of the most visited tourist attractions in Agra.






The Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance, has almost become synonymous with the city of Agra. The stunning structure of the Taj, one of the excellent Agra tourist attractions, was conceived by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the fond memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Acclaimed as one of the three World Heritage Sites, it embodies grandeur and grace alike.

Agra Fort : Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite building, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment beside Jahangirs place, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.


Itmad - Ud Daula : To the north of the fort and across the river Yamuna are several fine examples of Mughal architecture. The Itmad -Ud -Daula as a by the Empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg , is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens.

Chini Ka Roza : The tomb of Afzal Khan, the persian poet and minister at Shah Jehan's court gets its name from the brightly coloured glazed tiles that decorate it . Lies just 1km beyond itmad -ud -daula.

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