The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
It is the most important fort in India. The great Mugals, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here, and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint.
The fort was also the site of a battle during the Indian rebellion of 1857, which caused the end of the British East India Company's rule in India, and led to a century of direct rule of India by Britain.
Taj Mahal
I have never imagined the Taj Mahal was such a beautiful and magic place...
The Taj Mahal is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love.
It is a mausoleum located in Agra and it is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.
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