Top attractions of Mughal Era to visit in Agra Trip
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04-Jan-2023, Agra Tour
Agra was the former capital city of Mughals and is home to many architectural marvels in which one of them is Seven Wonders of the World and others are the World heritage site. There are many monuments which attract the visitors in Agra-
Agra Fort: The majestic Agra Fort is a World Heritage site located in the beautiful city Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The fort is built using red sandstone reflecting the royal Mughal architectural heritage and splendor. The inside structures of the Agra fort:
Sheesh Mahal - It means “Glass Palace” which was the royal dressing room that is decorated with the tiny mirror-like glass mosaic on the walls.
Diwan-i-Am – The place was used as the communication ground between the public and the gentry and once housed the Peacock Throne.
Khas Mahal – An immaculate white marble palace.
Anguri Bagh – It is an 85 square, geometrically arranged lush gardens.
Mina Masjid – It is a tiny mosque located on the premises of the fort.
Tajmahal:
Tajmahal is the epitome of eternal love and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It incorporates a fusion of Hindu, Mughal and Persian architectural style and flaunts Persian style Garden. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz and it’s the history of Tajmahal history that is filled with love, romance, separation, and love again. The interiors of the buildings are carved with marble and latticework. The Persian garden is laid on the banks of River Yamuna.
Mehtab Bagh: It is a beautiful garden laid right outside the Taj Mahal in symmetry and is an integral part of the Tajmahal. It is also known as “Moon Garden” as it is an ideal point for looking at Tajmahal in the moonlight with your partner. It is laid across the Yamuna River. The view of the Tajmahal from the fountain directly in front of the entrance gate is classic.
History of Mehtab Bagh: The park was built by Emperor Babur as a series of 11 parks on Yamuna’s east and was later on reconstructed to protect it from the erosive effects of the sand blown across the river.
Jama Masjid: It is one of the largest and grandest buildings in Fatehpur Sikri reflecting the blend of Saracenic and Hindu architectural styles. The masjid is popularly known as “Friday Mosque”. The massive structure or the shrine is richly ornamented and beautifully carved. It can be entered through five arched gates. The walls of the shrine are decorated with geometric figures and it also hosts the tomb of great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti in its premises.
Moti Masjid: It was built by Shah Jahan and is located within the premises of Agra Fort with the River Yamuna in its backdrop. The unique factor of the mosque is that its main podium contains four steps while all other mosques have only three steps at the podium.
Fatehpur Sikri: The city was founded by Akbar and he went to visit a saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who lived in the city named Sikri and with the saint’s blessings, Akbar had 3 sons. In his honor Akbar named that city “Fatehpur Sikri”. The city is the finest example of Mughal architecture but was later abandoned due to scarcity of water.
Buland Darwaza: It is a massive and magnificent gateway built by Akbar in memory of his victory over Khandesh and Ahmednagar. The structure is decorated with a combination of marble and sandstone. It is believed that tying the threads to the screen in the Sheikh’s tomb for the fulfillment of vows, particularly by barren women.
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb: It is also referred to as Baby Taj due to its architectural style was built by Nur Jahan for her father and was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of marbles. This monument was the tradition that marks the transition from red sandstone structures to marble structures. Visiting this architectural marvel is a totally overwhelming and beautiful experience.
Agra Fort: The majestic Agra Fort is a World Heritage site located in the beautiful city Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The fort is built using red sandstone reflecting the royal Mughal architectural heritage and splendor. The inside structures of the Agra fort:
Sheesh Mahal - It means “Glass Palace” which was the royal dressing room that is decorated with the tiny mirror-like glass mosaic on the walls.
Diwan-i-Am – The place was used as the communication ground between the public and the gentry and once housed the Peacock Throne.
Khas Mahal – An immaculate white marble palace.
Anguri Bagh – It is an 85 square, geometrically arranged lush gardens.
Mina Masjid – It is a tiny mosque located on the premises of the fort.
Tajmahal:
Tajmahal is the epitome of eternal love and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It incorporates a fusion of Hindu, Mughal and Persian architectural style and flaunts Persian style Garden. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz and it’s the history of Tajmahal history that is filled with love, romance, separation, and love again. The interiors of the buildings are carved with marble and latticework. The Persian garden is laid on the banks of River Yamuna.
Mehtab Bagh: It is a beautiful garden laid right outside the Taj Mahal in symmetry and is an integral part of the Tajmahal. It is also known as “Moon Garden” as it is an ideal point for looking at Tajmahal in the moonlight with your partner. It is laid across the Yamuna River. The view of the Tajmahal from the fountain directly in front of the entrance gate is classic.
History of Mehtab Bagh: The park was built by Emperor Babur as a series of 11 parks on Yamuna’s east and was later on reconstructed to protect it from the erosive effects of the sand blown across the river.
Jama Masjid: It is one of the largest and grandest buildings in Fatehpur Sikri reflecting the blend of Saracenic and Hindu architectural styles. The masjid is popularly known as “Friday Mosque”. The massive structure or the shrine is richly ornamented and beautifully carved. It can be entered through five arched gates. The walls of the shrine are decorated with geometric figures and it also hosts the tomb of great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti in its premises.
Moti Masjid: It was built by Shah Jahan and is located within the premises of Agra Fort with the River Yamuna in its backdrop. The unique factor of the mosque is that its main podium contains four steps while all other mosques have only three steps at the podium.
Fatehpur Sikri: The city was founded by Akbar and he went to visit a saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who lived in the city named Sikri and with the saint’s blessings, Akbar had 3 sons. In his honor Akbar named that city “Fatehpur Sikri”. The city is the finest example of Mughal architecture but was later abandoned due to scarcity of water.
Buland Darwaza: It is a massive and magnificent gateway built by Akbar in memory of his victory over Khandesh and Ahmednagar. The structure is decorated with a combination of marble and sandstone. It is believed that tying the threads to the screen in the Sheikh’s tomb for the fulfillment of vows, particularly by barren women.
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb: It is also referred to as Baby Taj due to its architectural style was built by Nur Jahan for her father and was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of marbles. This monument was the tradition that marks the transition from red sandstone structures to marble structures. Visiting this architectural marvel is a totally overwhelming and beautiful experience.