Agra
200 km south of Delhi, Agra is a city steeped in history. The Mughal emperors, descended from the Afghan steppes, had made their capital there, thus competing with Delhi. And Agra is home to one of the seven wonders of the world: the Taj Mahal.
Agra is home to many tombs and a red fort even more impressive than that of Delhi. It’s a pretty dirty tourist town and you can only get around by Auto-Rickshaw. The walk offers no interest, apart from the monuments, there is nothing to see.
This page will deal with Agra and a special page will be devoted to the Taj Mahal. Below are the photos of my visits to the Red Fort of Agra, the Mausoleum of Emperor Akbar and the Mausoleum of Vizier Itimad-ud-Daulah.
The Taj Mahal is breathtakingly beautiful. I was impressed. For this reason I will post the photos on a dedicated page with better definition. Even if it means increasing the loading of the page.
Red Fort of Agra (year 1565)
Symbol of the power of the Mughal Empire which dominated India in the 16th century. Entrance to the Red Fort
Courtyard
Imperial Apartments
Interior courtyard with cloister on 2 levels. On the lower level are the condemned cells. On the right, the start of the esplanade overlooking the Emperor’s apartments.
Esplanade and facade of the Imperial Apartments
View of the Taj Mahal
Sikandra – Mausoleum of Emperor Akbar (year 1605)
The walls of the tomb are covered with Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain, Christian and Jewish decorative motifs.
The emperor advocated religious tolerance.
Mausoleum of Vizier Itimad-ud-Daulah (year 1622)
Entirely in white marble, the Indians also call it “Baby-Taj”
Agra : surroundings of the Taj Mahal – South Gate
For more, open the Taj Mahal page