Monuments in Agra
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Taj Mahal
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Taj Mahal, one of the most recognisable structures in the world, attracts around four million visitors annually. This beautiful structure of white marble was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The construction of the monument started in...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
HolidayIQ Award 2012
Fatehpur Sikri
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Fatehpur Sikri is a city in Agra District, which was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the beginning of 1570. The city was constructed to honour Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who used to live in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri.
This saint predicted the birth of another son of...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
HolidayIQ Award 2012
Buland Darwaza
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
Buland Darwaza, located in Fatehpur Sikri, is also known as the 'Gate of Magnificence'. This grand gateway was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, when he defeated the king of Khandesh in 1573.
Built in red sandstone, this gateway stands 40 metres high and can be seen from far....
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Diwan-i-khas
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Just adjacent to the Diwan-e-am, there is a red sand stone building known as Diwan-i-khas. Since this place was much smaller than the court held for private audience. It is here that the Mughal emperor would have private meetings with the visiting dignitaries and guests. It was built in the year...
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Diwan-i-am
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Diwan-i-am, also known as the "hall of public audience", was the place where the Mughal rulers held regular audience with the masses. It was built in the year 1628 by Shah Jahan, the famous Mughal emperor. This hall comprises of beautifully carved 40 pillars, which make the hall look...
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Chini ka Rauza
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
Chini ka Rauza, a funerary monument built in 1635, contains the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah of Shiraz. He was a scholar and a poet, who served as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This monument reflects the Indo-Persian architecture, which is decorated by glazed tile...
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Chhatri of Raja Jaswant Singh
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
The Chhatri of Raja Jaswant Singh is the only monument in Agra that was built by a Hindu during the Mughal era. This monument is a domed pillared pavilion shaped cenotaph, which reflects Rajasthani architecture. Currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, this monument was built...
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