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AGRA - TAJ MAHAL

That one place which is always busy, hustle and bustle everywhere around. It is scary to be alone in such a place. To the down way, there is market place (which is fun actually), rikshawalas, unofficial guide which can be quite pastering at times.

Nevertheless, it was a wonderful experience to have been there and withness one of the wonders of the world. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal draws tourists to agrafrom all over the world like the nector attracts bees. The architectural work is finest and to gaze upon such a magnificent alluring piece of art and crafts is the greatest experice.

Taj Mahal

Often described as the greatest monument built for love but it actually holds the memorial of tradegy. When Mumtaz Mahal, the chief consort of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, died in 1631, the heart broken emperor devoted years and considerable fortune to constructing a tomb worthy of great love. The queen was burried in a private chamber at the heart of the monument. Later, Shah Jahan was burried alongside his wife when he died in 1666.

busy afternoon in Taj

What went into constructing this monument was years of patience, painstaking craving and chiselling and skilled craftsmen.

A closeup of the finest work of Taj. Framed by passages from the Quran, executed in intricate calligraphy inlaid into marble panels.


The tomb

While for the viewers, the inlaid marble cenotaphs of the royal couple stand in an elegant space beneath the main dome, shielded by an octagonal perforated screen, the actual graves of the couple has been hidden in an underground vault and is closed to the public. 

However, there are more to the attractions of Agra than the Taj. 

Akbar's Mausoleum

Akbar, known as 'the Great Emperor'. Set within walled gardens, the tomb is entered via a massive high gate. It is a beautiful structure topped with four towers and decorated with bold, swirling geometric and floral designs. The colour scheme of contrasting brick-red and white seems to fit the dusty landscape of northern India.

The building has arches, canopies, decorative panels and multiple storeys. Within its centre is the emperor's tomb. Nearby are similar, smaller tombs for his daughters.

Outside a cool breeze, in a sunny day, makes it a perfect place to be where the finest work of mankind stands infornt of the eyes.




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