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 [...]
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Book Hotels in Agra
March 12th, 2010 by admin
Book Hotels in Agra
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 [...]
Agra Fort History
March 3rd, 2010 by admin
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 [...]
