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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Agra Taj Mahal History
March 3rd, 2010 by admin
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1 Comment »Jami Masjid Mosque History
January 28th, 2010 by admin
It is history being made. It is a moment that is being etched in red sandstone in a magnificent façade. The arches and minarets will come alive for eternity as Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan lays the foundation stone of the finest mosque in the world.
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January 28th, 2010 by admin
Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as ‘jewel box’, sometimes called the Baby Taj, the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah is often regarded as a “draft” of the Taj Mahal.
The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father [...]
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