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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Agra Jami Masjid Mosque History
March 3rd, 2010 by admin
Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. The Jama Mashjid is also popularly knowns as the Jami Masjid or “Friday Mosque”. It is one of the larger Mosque in India.
Jama Masjid of Agra has Imam of Ahle Sunnat Wala Jamaat or Barelwi. Jami Masjid Mosque is [...]
Agra Taj Mahal History
March 3rd, 2010 by admin
Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most well known buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra besides Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Completed in 1653 A.D., the Taj Mahal [...]
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