Agra is situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh; India. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inley work on Marvel, Leather work, Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and Embroidery work. It is also well known for Petha, Dalmoth and Gajak. In the Agra tour we will see you all the famous spot of the Agra including the one wonder of the world Taj Mahal.Come to Agra, India, and see the world famous Taj Mahal, an architectural marvel in white marble. The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a mesmerizing sight. This beautiful marble structure is considered to be aesthetically perfect in its design. Seeing the Taj Mahal by moonlight is truly an unforgettable sight. The enchantingly beautiful Taj Mahal, a monument to love, has to be seen once in your lifetime, preferably in the company of a loved one.
Come to Agra for – fall in love – with the Taj Mahal.
TAJ MAHAL:
The great piece of architecture Taj Mahal built in 22 years with the help of thousands of man power. It situated on the banks of the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal stands at the northern end of formal gardens. The white marble came from Makrana in Rajasthan and the red sandstone from Fatehpur Sikri .Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble mausoleum for his queen Mumtaj Mahal. The building aside, the Taj Mahal is one of the most glorious symbols of love. Great builder that he was, the Emperor commissioned a building that has lasted centuries to remain a thing of rare breathtaking beauty. The building was commissioned in 1631 and decorated with the landmark technique of intricate marble inlay work.
AGRA FORT
Akbar, the greatest empire-builder of the Mughals, commissioned the Agra Fort in 1565. Shah Jahan made alterations by pulling down many of the original buildings and replacing them with marble ones. His son Aurangzeb, who was in constant conflict with local chieftains and neighboring principalities, added the outer ramparts.
ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
Itmad-ud-daulah is popularly known as ‘baby Taj’, this is the tomb of Mirza Ghiyath Begh, who was wazir or Chief Minister in Emperor Jahangir’s court. He became a very powerful person when Emperor Jahangir married his daughter Noor Jahan. The tomb was designed by Noor Jahan and was the first Mughal building using marble inlay work.
CHINI KA RAUZA
A kilometer away from Itmad-ud-daulah is Chini ka rauza, the mausoleum of Afzal Khan, and the son of Mirza Ghiyath Begh. The tomb derives its name from the glazed tiles (chini) on its façade. The Ram Bagh, laid out by Babur in 1528 is said to have been the resting-place of his body before it was taken away for a final burial in Kabul.
FATEHPUR SIKRI
Fatehpur Sikri is suited 38 kms from Agra is the deserted fort city of Fatehpur Sikri. Legend has it that Akbar, who had no son, went to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti to seek his blessings. Soon enough, Prince Jahangir was born to his Hindu wife Jodha Bai. As an expression of gratitude, Akbar shifted his capital to the new city which was build between 1569 and 1585. The city sits on a rocky ridge, with the village Sikri at its foot. However, just 15 years after it was established, the city had to be abandoned due to an acute shortage of water.
In Delhi Agar Jaipur tour you will see more traditional and modern famous places of agra, as local market, shopping malls. Agra is famous for leather & Brass work as well as for Embroidery work. You can buy good Embroidery cloths and footwear cheap and affordable price.
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