Agra, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 363 kilometers west of the state capital, Lucknow and 200 kilometers south of the national capital New Delhi.
1) Taj Mahal
It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of the three World Heritage Sites in Agra. This perfectly symmetrical monument took around 22 years of labor and around 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens.
2) Agra Fort
It is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It was constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as Badalgarh. An interesting mix of Hindu and Islamic architecture is found here.
3) Fatehpur Sikri
It is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city was founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.The Imperial complex was abandoned in 1585, shortly after its completion, due to paucity of water and its proximity with the Rajputana areas in the North-West, which were increasingly in turmoil.
4) Jama Masjid(Agra)
It is opposite to the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. It is also popularly known as the Jami Masjid or "Friday Mosque". It is one of the largest mosques in India.
5) Akbar's Tomb
It is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613. Akbar was one of the greatest emperors of his time. The south gate is the largest, with four white marble chhatri-topped minarets which are similar to those of the Taj Mahal, and is the normal point of entry to the tomb.
6) Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
It is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
7) Moti Masjid
It was built by Shah Jahan, during the rule of Shah Jahan the Mughal emperor, numerous architectural wonders were built. Most famous of them being the Taj Mahal. Moti Masjid earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shined like a pearl. It is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal court.
8) Chini ka Rauza
The tomb was built in 1635. It is a funerary monument, rauza in Agra, containing the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah, a scholar and a poet, he was also the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
9) Mankameshwar Temple
It is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. It is said that the shivlinga is covered by the silver metal and was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapara era, when krishna was born in mathura. It is said that Shiva arrived from Kailash and rested here for having child krishna's darshan.
10) Mehtab Bagh
It is situated north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains. The garden was designed as an integral part of the Taj complex in the riverfront terrace pattern. Its width is identical to that of the rest of the Taj.
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