AGRA
AGRA Agra is known to the world as the home of the Taj Mahal. Considered as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, the architectural splendour of the Taj Mahal is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire of which Agra was the capital in the 16 th and the early 17 th centuries. This magnificent marble mausoleum, an ode to the memory of the beautiful queen of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Mumtaj Mahal, has secured a captivating grasp on the international tourist map. Tourists gather here in flocks around the year to experience the sheer spirit of love that went into the creation of this incredible memorial. Apart from the Taj, Agra also boasts of a number of historic monuments which includes the Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Chinni-ka-Roza, Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Radhaswamy Samadhi and Rambagh, each of which are embellished with bewilderingly intricate inlay works on marble. The magnificent structure that stands second in importance in this historic city is the ...