The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is as interesting as the life of the person for whom it was
built. Mirza Ghiyas-ud-din or Ghiyas Beg (later known as Itmad-ud-Daulah) was a poor merchant and lived in Persia (modern-day Iran). While on his way to India for business, his wife gave birth to a baby girl. As the family was extremely poor and had nothing to eat, the parents decided to abandon the child. However, the wails of the baby girl forced the parents to come back and take her with them. The baby girl brought a stroke of good luck to her parents, for Ghiyas Beg found a caravan that straightaway took him to the court of the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar. In the course of time, Ghiyas Beg rose to become a minister and a trusted treasurer in Akbar’s court. After Akbar’s death in 1605, his son Jahangir became the Mughal emperor, who made Ghiyas Beg his chief minister or Wazir. Ghiyas Beg was also honored with the title of Itmad-ud-Daulah or the pillar of the state. geo holiday
Taj Mahal
The magnificent structure in the world, construct by the emperor Shah Jahan In 1631, He construct Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in Labor Pain. The white marble tomb at Agra has become the monument of a man's love for a woman.
Love Story
Emperor Shah Jahan met Mumtaz Mahal and fell in love with her. He married her, after five years of marriage and they were leading a very happy life. While giving birth to their last child, Mumtaz Mahal died due to some complications. A few years later Shah Jahan built the world's most beautiful monument 'Taj Mahal' in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal.
Agra Fort
The Agra Fort was reconstruct by Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1558 to 1573. Earlier it was in a ruined situation, Mughal Emperor Akbar had it reconstruct with red sandstone. Architects laid the foundation and it was built with bricks in the inner core with sandstone on external surfaces.
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List of Agra Hotels
Hotel Mandakini Villas, Agra
Located close to the Taj Mahal, Mandakini Villas has 33 fully-furnished rooms and suites furnished with all amenities. The hotel also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, conference & banquet facilities and a travel desk.
Hotel Chanakya, Agra
A budget hotel in the heart of Agra, all rooms here are furnished with most basic amenities. In addition, the hotel also provides ocnference and banquet facilities, internet facilities and several other recreation facilities.
Hotel Sidhartha, Agra
A budget hotel located in close proximity to the Taj Mahal, the hotel has beautifully furnished rooms that are ideal for business and leisure travellers. The hotel also has a fully-equipped business centre, safety lockers and 24-hour room service among other facilities.
Ranjit Hotel, Agra
Ranjit Hotel is a city-centre hotel close to the Taj Mahal. It has clean and well-appointed rooms. The hotel also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, parking facilities, travel desk as well as ample business facilities.
Hotel East Lite, Agra
Located close to the railway station, the hotel has 14 well-appointed rooms fitted with basic amenities. The hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. The hotel also offers airport transfers, medical assistance and parking facility.
ITC The Mughal-The Luxury Collection, Agra
Located close to the city centre, this 5-star hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Agra. It has a wide choice of rooms overlooking either the garden, pool or the Taj Mahal. The hotel also offers several recreational activities as well as facilities for business.
Hotel Delux Plaza, Agra
Close to the Taj Mahal, Delux Plaza Hotel is one of the most popular budget hotels in Agra. along with well-appointed rooms, the hoel also has a business centre, recreation facilities and a multi-cuisine restaurant.
Mansingh Palace, Agra
Located in the city centre, Mansingh Palace has a choice of 100 rooms, most of them offering views of the Taj Mahal. It also has a 24-hour coffee shop and a fine multi-cuisine restaurant.
Jaypee Palace (Hotel & Convention Centre)
Made in red sandstone and white marble, the hotel stands in acres of lush greenery. Its beautifully appointed 341 rooms and suites provide a luxurious stay option. Its other services include a travel desk, valet service and a choice of restaurants.
Rahi Hotel Taj Khema, Agra
A comfortable budget hotel, Rahi Hotel Taj Khema has comfortable rooms that provide a view of the Taj Mahal. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisines and the hotel also provides business and conference facilties.
Usha Kiran Palace, Agra
Located close to the Taj Mahal, Usha Kiran Palace has 24 well-appointed rooms fitted with all modern amenities. It also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, conference & banquet facilities, laundry services and car parking facilities.
Hotel Ganga Ratan, Agra
Located on Fatehbad Road, Hotel Ganga Ratan has 41 spacious rooms that are equipped with modern facilities. Its multi-cuisine restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, Mughlai and Continental delicacies.
Agra Fort History
Agra Fort is located (270 10’ 47’’N & 780 1’ 22’’ E) on the right bank of the river
Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. It was constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as Badalgarh. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi to shift his capital from Delhi to Agra. After Sikandar Lodi who died in 1517, his son Ibrahim Lodi held the fort for 9 years until he was defeated and killed in the battle of Panipat in 1526. Several palaces, wells and a mosque were built in the fort during the Lodi period.
