Agra: The city of Taj
Agra possesses the most precious jewel in India's crown - the eternal, the glorious and the
splendid Taj Mahal. One of the wonders of the world, it attracts thousands of tourists
every year. With its glorious past, the Mughal city of Agra has lots more to offer a
discerning traveller besides the mystics and splendours of the Taj Mahal, like Itmad-Ud-
Daulah Tomb and Agra fort. To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders
of the world, Agra is the ultimate destination. The architectural splendour of the
mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra are a vivid reminder of the opulence of the
legendary Mughal Empire for nearly a hundred years from 1564.
Nevertheless, many tourists visit Agra to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Taj
Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse
of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The mausoleum is phenomenal not in the beauty alone
that shines forth, but in the deep planning and design that went into its making, and the
ethereal idea of immortalizing love. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty
entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series
of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical
counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and the delicate
carvings in marble vie with gorgeous pietra dura for attention. The building, often called
"a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.
Another fascinating sight is the The Agra Fort. Built by three generations of Mughal
Emperors starting with Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, it is a masterpiece of design and
construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military
quarters.
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