Agra, the city of Taj Mahal is one of the favoured
destinations of tourists in India. The historic city of Agra has a wide
array of spectacular monuments for the tourists. One is never disappointed,
while in one's visit to Agra. Agra is the most visited destination in India.
Agra houses the most valuable and beautiful mausoleum of the world - the Taj
Mahal.
Monuments around Taj Mahal
Besides Taj, many other majestic monuments are a proof to the golden period
of the Mughal architecture. Hardly, any tourists go back from India without
visiting Agra, if the Taj Mahal. Some of the architectural treasures of Agra
are :
Agra Fort : Agra Fort was
built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors - Akbar, Jehangir and
Shahjahan. The construction of this huge structure began in 1565, under
Akbar, and was completed by his grandson, Shahjahan. Laced with massive
double walls, with four gateways, the fort houses palaces, courts, mosques,
baths, gardens and spacious pavilions within its complex.
Jama Masjid : The Mosque was built in 1648 AD by Jahanara Begum. The
absence of minarets and the shape of the dome gives it an outstanding
character.
