[u]Top Five Places to visit in Agra During October To February
[/u]Agra is a hub of historical buildings which is famous since the Mughal period. The Mughal period was started by the Babar who was the first
Mughal emperor after completing the first battle of Panipat. Agra was
established by the Sikandar Lodhi in 1504. He was the son of Ibrahim Lodhi who
was defeated by the Babar in the Battle of Panipat. So we will not go deep in
history, let us discuss the pride of Agra city which defines the beauty of Agra
all over the world.
The first Place you must visit in Agra is the Taj Mahal:-
Taj Mahal is a mausoleum of Shahjahan and Mumtaz, which defines the beauty of Agra all over the world, It is one of the seven wonders of the world, which was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Khurram (Shahjahan) from 1631 to 1649. Taj Mahal is changing its color, presenting spots of yellow, brown, and green in pictures that shocked the country's Supreme Court. ..."Earlier it was turning yellow and now it is becoming brown and green.
Wanderlust the beauty of the taj mahal in our same-day taj mahal tour? and explore how the taj mahallooks are beautiful during changes in climate.
Facts About the TajMahal
• The Costof Taj Mahal built 3 crore
• Taj Mahal was built by the Shahjahan
• Mumtaz wasthe 4th wife of Shahjahan out of 7
• Taj Mahal stands on a Wooden Structure near the Yamuna river.
• Taj Mahalis longer than the Qutub MInar.
• The height of the Taj Mahal is 73 meters.
Agra Fort SecondMajor Destination
It is a fort built by the Akbar who was the 3rd Mughal emperor. The opulent Agra Fort is made using red sandstone and marble and features the Mughal style of architecture. Adil Shah Suri’s general, Hemu, recaptured Agra in 1556 and pursued its fleeing governor to Delhi where he met the Mughals in the Battle of Tughlaqabad. Sheesh Mahal, Agra Fort: The effect produced by lighting candles in Sheesh Mahal, Agra Fort.
The fort houses a maze of buildings, including vast underground sections. The Amar Singh Gate to the south is the sole entry point.
A path leads straight from here up to the large Moti Masjid. Just before this
is the open Diwan-e-Aam, where Shah Jahan listened to people’s petitions or
issues. A small staircase just to the left of the Diwan-e-Aam throne leads up
to a large courtyard. To the left is a beautiful white marble Nagina Masjid.
Nagina Masjid is a beautiful mosque located in Agra Fort. It is located near
Moti Masjid. This mosque is constructed with pure white marble and has a
beautifully designed prayer chamber. Agra Fort is the second destination to
visit after Taj in same day Agra tour by car? approx two hours.
Facts about the AgraFort
• Agra Fort was built by the 3rd Mughal emperor Akbar.
• It has two gates, Delhi Gate, and Lahore Gate.
• Mughal-e-Azam'then there is a famous song in this film 'Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya' was shot in
Agra Fort.
• Dragon, birds, and many other things are depicted on the walls inside this fort through
the picture.
Tomb of Mirza Ghiasbeg ( Baby Taj)
It is the tomb of Mirza Ghias Beg was the in-law father of Jahangir, the 4th mMughalemperor. It is also known as the itmad-Ud-Daullah. The
tomb, built between 1622 and 1628, represents a transition between the first
the phase of monumental Mughal architecture – primarily built from red sandstone
with marble decorations, as in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Akbar's tomb in
Sikandra – to its second phase, based on white marble inlay and pietra dura
an inlay, most elegantly realized in the Taj Mahal.
Facts aboutItmad-Ud-Daullah
• The style of the tomb is similar to the tomb built for Jehangir near Lahore in Pakistan.
• The Firstmonument used pietra dura extensively.
• The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is situated on the east bank of the Yamuna.
• Itimad-Ud-Daulahand his wife Asmat Begum are buried in the central chamber his brother, sister, and other members of his family occupy the four corners.
Mehtab Bagh
It is a small garden square-shaped and perfectly aligned with the wonder, which is found on the other side of the river. This is the
last garden built by Mughals. Shahjahan had a plan to build a black Taj Mahal
which will look similar to the Taj Mahal, then the Aurangzeb captured his
father and prisoned in Agra Fort. The beauty of mehtab bagh looks very
beautiful to visit the sunrise taj mahal tour? in the spectrum of sun rays.
Facts about theMehtab Bagh
• It is the last garden built by Mughals in Agra.
• It was suggested that Shah Jahan was overthrown by his son Aurangzeb before it could be built.
Ruins of blackened marble across the river in Moonlight Garden, Mahtab Bagh,
seemed to support this legend.
• It is connected to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
Sikandra
The Sikandra Fort is a beautifully engraved Tomb with intricate detailing. It is made of a special red-colored sandstone, which
imparts a rich look to it. The tomb of Akbar, though Islamic in spirit, is a
blend of styles. The magnificent entrance, use of exquisite patterns, excellent
jali work (intricately perforated decorative stone screens), fine Persian.
• The Tomb is located in SikandraAgra.
• It was constructed by the Akbar
• The tomb also has the remains of two of Akbar's daughters.
I hope, this article will be helpful for you we briefly discussed the major
destinations of Agra to visit in the winter season. Plan your holidays to
explore the beauty of Agra in same-day tours.
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Marble Inlay Table Tops
Marble Incense (Agarbatti) Holder
Marble Inlay Handicrafts
Marble Flower Vases
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