The city of Agra, located along the banks of the Yamuna River, is located south of Delhi, in the east of Uttar Pradesh. The highest glory of the Agra reached in the 16-17 centuries – during the reign of the dynasty of the great Mughals – outstanding monarchs descending along the line of the leaders of the Mongol hordes Timur the Lame and Genghis Khan. They ruled over northern India from the early 16th century until the mid-18th century. In 1526 the city gained fame & became Mughal Empire’s capital. The heyday fell during the reign of the Akbar dynasty. If you are traveling to India, then explore the city by taking a same day Agra tour.
At this time, Agra and the neighbouring city of Fatehpur – Sikri turned into a well-known trade centre, culture, and education. The surviving monuments date back to that time. You can find the rich history of Agra on every stone of many monuments present in this city. Because of the TajMahal, Agra becomes popular worldwide. TajMahal represents the beauty of architectural work. It was created here in the era of Mughal rule. Even Delhi, the thousand-year-old capital of numerous kings and emperors, cannot boast of such a generous architectural and cultural heritage that Agra inherited from the golden age of the great Mughals.
Agra is the city of the most significant monuments of architecture. Red Fort (Agra Fort) – one of these monuments was built in stages by three great emperors of the Mughal era: Akbar, Jaganhir, and Shah Jahan. Surrounded by a massive double wall with four city gates, the fort is a complex of palaces, squares, mosques, swimming pools, and gardens.
Your trip is pointless if you visit India but cannot visit the TajMahal. Mughal king Shah Jahan built this in memory of his wife MumtazMahal, who died immediately after the birth of 14 children. It takes 22 years to complete this monument, from 1630 to 1652. Around 20,000 workers giveeverything to build this beautiful building. This monument is made up of white marble. It is the best example of the symmetry and balance of design. It was built in stages by three great emperors of the Mughal era: Akbar, Jaganhir, and Shah Jahan. Surrounded by a massive double wall with four city gates, the fort is a complex of palaces, squares, mosques, swimming pools, and gardens. A beautiful park with fountains connects the central entrance and the mausoleum building. The beauty, harmony, and elegance of the TajMahal are indefinable. It’s quite correct if we call it a dream in marble.
Sikandra is 12 km from Agra. Today this place is well known as the final resting place of Emperor Akbar. He began the construction of his mausoleum during his lifetime: it is a monument made of red sandstone and white marble.
The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah (Baby Taj) stands in the centre of the Persian park. Its beauty is striking with the elegance of the lines and the thoroughness of the decoration.
Nurcahan, the beloved consort of Jahangir, built this for her father Itmad-ud-Daullah. She did a lot for her father during her lifetime: thanks to her daughter, he received the post of senior chamberlain and then the first minister under the emperor. In this tomb lie the remains of the mother of the Empress. A small tomb on the outskirts of the TajMahal was built in 1622 – 1628 and remarkably reflects the taste and mind of the gifted empress. The warm tones of yellow marble contrast with the white and black patterns, while the openwork marble panels and rich mosaics of gems are femininely delicate and delightful.
The lost town of FatehpurSikri has located 37 km from Agra. In the XVI century, Saint SelimChisti appeared in a small settlement of stonecutters and lived in a cave, spending days in meditation. Rumours of him reached Akbar, and he made a pilgrimage to the saint, asking for the birth of a son. After the birth of his son, Akbar moved the capital to FatehpurSikri. An ensemble of palaces, squares, and mosques built with red sandstone.
Same day Agra tour brings a lot to you. Agra is a great place for colourful shopping. Artisans of the city are famous for the amazing inlay of marble, which made the local monuments of architecture famous. Boxes, countertops, trays, and dishes here are the best in the world. Agra is also the centre of leather dressing, carpet weaving, and gold and silver embroidery on velvet. So now plan a trip to Agra this holiday!
