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AGRA, THE CITY OF TAJ

                                                    AGRA, THE CITY OF TAJ 


* Agra is home of the icon Taj mahal , a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.s wife. Set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by  4 minarets, the imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with percious stones.

AGRA FORT


* The current structure was built by the Mughals, though a fort had stood there since at least the 11th century. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city . It is a UNESCO world Heritage site.

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* Is a Mughal mausoleum. It was built between 1622 and 1628. Along with the main building, the structure consists of numerous outbulidings and gardens.

FATEHPUR SIKRI PALACE

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* The city was Founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best preserved collections of indian Mughal architecture in India. It is a UNSESCO world heritage site.




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Location: Uttar Pradesh, India

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