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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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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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Jama Masjid
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid, popularly known as Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque, is one of the larger mosques in India. Situated opposite the Agra Fort, this mosque overlooks the Agra Fort Railway Station. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan in 1648, for his favourite daughter, Jahanara Begum.
The mosque is...
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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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Aram bagh
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Another famous garden that was laid out by Babur himself is the scenic Aram bagh. It was built in 1558 AD and was based on the classical Persian gardens on the banks of the fast flowing river Yamuna. It is popularly known as Mughal Gardens or Ram Bagh and was known to nestle the tomb of Babur...
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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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Ram Bagh
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Ram Bagh, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528, is the oldest Mughal garden in India. This garden was constructed as Charbagh, with pathways and canals dividing it into four parts. Popularly known as Aaram Bagh, this garden was used during the hot summers to render relief to...
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Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, located 2.4 km away from the Taj Mahal, is one of the most beautiful Mughal tombs. Constructed during the reign of Emperor Jahangir, this tomb comprises cenotaphs of Mirza Ghiyas and Asmat Begum, who were parents of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. The mausoleum is named after...
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Agra Red Fort
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
Agra Red Fort, located 2.2 km north-west of Taj Mahal, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sprawling over an area of 380,000 sq m, the fortress is situated on the right bank of River Yamuna.
This fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, after he defeated the Afghans at Panipat in 1556....
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Guru ka Tal
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Gurudwara
Guru ka Tal is a gurudwara dedicated to the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This gurudwara was built at the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur laid down his arms and surrendered to Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor. Built in 1610, this gurudwara featured twelve towers in the Tal, out of which...
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Moti Masjid
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Mosque
Moti Masjid, also known as Pearl Mosque, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Situated in the premises of the Agra Fort, this mosque is made of marble. The ground on which the mosque is constructed slopes from east to west, in the north of Diwan-i-Am complex.
The courtyard of the...
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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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Tomb of Akbar the Great
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
The tomb of Akbar the Great is the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar, in Sikandra. The construction of this Mughal architectural masterpiece was started in 1600 by Emperor Akbar himself.
After the death of Akbar in 1605, the tomb was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613. A huge arched...
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Mehtab Bagh
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Mehtab Bagh, which means Moonlight Garden, is basically a charbagh, which is located towards the north of the Taj Mahal complex. The width of this garden is identical to that of the rest of the gardens. The corners of the garden are marked by four sandstone towers. According to the garden...
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Dayal Bagh temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Religious
Dayal Bagh is a pilgrimage site in Agra, which is popular for the memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib, the founder of the Radha Soami Satsang Movement. He started this religious organisation in 1861, which combines the elements from Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism.
The memorial in...
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Jahangir Mahal
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Jahangir Mahal, also known as the Jahangir Palace, is one of the most notable buildings inside the Agra Fort. Originally, this mahal was a zenana palace, which was built for women belonging to the royal household. The palace was mainly used by the Rajput wife of Akbar.
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Birbal Bhavan
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Birbal Bhawan was built by either Akbar or by Birbal himself. It is located in Fatehpur Sikri close to Jodha Bai Palace. The intricate designs of this palace and the double dome structure have been designed intentionally, so as to keep the interiors cool during the summers. Even, Victorian era...
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Kanch Mahal
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Kanch Mahal is a beautiful Mughal monument, which is situated near Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Originally, the monument was used as Mahal or royal ladies' resort. During the reign of Jahangir, the monument served as the royal shikargah (Hunting Lodge). Built between 1605 and 1619, the...
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Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keetham Lake, was established in 1991 by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. Spread over an area of 7.97 sq km, this sanctuary comprises a large lake covering area of 2.25 sq km. The depth of the lake varies from 4 metres to 8 metres.
The area...
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Taj Museum
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The Taj Museum is a double storeyed building, which lies within the Taj Mahal complex. Established in 1982, the museum comprises three galleries and a main hall. There is a gallery, where displays relating to the construction of the Taj Mahal and to the period of its construction are...
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Chausath Khamba
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
Chausath Khamba was originally a hall, which was built in the Mughal architectural style. The hall was later converted into a tomb, which comprised a square structure of white marble. This tomb consists 64 columns that support twenty five bays.
Each bay is supported by a dome, which is...
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Tomb of Itibar Khan
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
The tomb of Itibar Khan is dedicated to Itibar Khan Khwajasara, who was a noble of Bahadur Khan. He later joined the services of Akbar and was appointed as the superintendent of Jahangir's harem. When the rebel prince Shah Jahan tried to capture Agra in 1623, Itibar Khan did not take his side...
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Bageshwarnath Temple
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Temple
Bageshwarnath Temple, which is situated off the Ramratan Road in the northern region of Agra, is one of the popular holy places in the district. This Hindu temple is thronged by devotees year-round, especially during the Hindu festivals.
Besides being a holy place, this temple also...
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Maryamuzzamani Palace
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Located in the fort complex of the popular Fatehpur Sikri is Maryamuzzamani Palace at Fatehpur Sikri. It is named after queen Maryamuzzani, who was the Goan wife of the Emperor Akbar and Jehangir’s mother. It has been the core of Mughal power for two generations. The palace is artistically made...
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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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Humayun's Mosque
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Mosque
Humayun's Mosque is situated in the village of Kachhpura on the left bank of River Yamuna. As per Persian inscriptions of the monument, this mosque dates back to 1530. The mosque was constructed when Humayun ascended the throne of the Mughal Empire.
Presently, the mosque is not in...
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Hessing's Tomb
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
Hessing's Tomb was built in memory of Colonial John William Hessing, a Dutch officer who died in 1803. This tomb was built by Ann Hessing, wife of John Hessing, in the Mughal architectural style. The tomb is situated on a 3.4 metres tall square platform, which comprises an underground...
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Tomb of Firuz Khan Khwajasara
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
The tomb of Firuz Khan Khwajasara is dedicated to Firuz Khan, who was a noble of Shah Jahan. He constructed this tomb during his lifetime and named it Tal Firuz Khan. The monument is built in red sandstone and features a double storeyed main gateway on the eastern side.
The terrace on...
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Mariam's tomb
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Tomb
- Entry: Paid
Mariam’s Tomb houses the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar and mother of Jahangir. It is located 1 km away from the tomb of Akbar the Great.
This tomb was built by Jahangir after the death of his mother in 1623. Originally, the structure was a...
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