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Places Around Taj Mahal

Beside the majestic Taj Mahal, the city of Agra and its neighbouring areas are bejeweled with many-a-marvel of architectural brilliance. Moreover, Agra for most of the time in its medieval history alternated with Delhi as the capital of the mighty Mughal Empire. As Agra remained for long the capital of Mughal Empire, one can discover marvels of this great empire strewn all around the city, during travel in Agra. The Mughals built some of the most enduring and grandest monuments in the world and many of these monuments found their place in Agra. The neighbouring areas near Agra also are peppered with historical sites and monuments.

Agra Fort: Beside being the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The various buildings within this sprawling fort complex represent the assimilation of different cultures, which was the mark of the Mughal period.

Akbar's Tomb: Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is an excellent example of assimilation of different styles of architecture and it represents a significant departure from the earlier Mughal buildings. The tomb carries the characteristic flavor of the airy tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: Located near Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty between 1571 and 1584. Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, this royal city is one of a kind. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them.

Itmud Ud Daulah Tomb, Agra Tours

Itmud-Ud-Daulah Tomb: Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb in Agra is a highly ornate edifice, which is looked upon as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned. The tomb marks a significant departure from the tombs of the Mughal dynasty built before its construction.

Vrindavan: Vrindavan, near Agra, is a sacred destination of the Hindus and is revered for of its association with the life of Lord Krishna. There are as many as 4,000 temples in Vrindavan, most of them dedicated to Lord Krishna.

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