Agra Introduction
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past .
Agra, also known as the Theatre of the Titans, is one of the prominent tourist destinations of the World with three renowned heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort. Again, Agra has been a vibrant centre of Culture, Commerce, Art and Religious philosophies which enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries. Moreover, Agra, India is also widely famous for handicraft products such as Inley work on Marvel, Leather work, Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jewellery, Zari and Embroidery work.
The marvel of white marble, the Taj Mahal, is an outstanding example of esoteric architecture and aesthetic magnificence, and is one of the new seven wonders of the modern world. The Taj Mahal alone has been attracting huge number of tourists every year from throughout India and the world, since time immemorial. Built in the later sixteenth century, the Agra Fort is an important historic monuments constructed by Mughals. Grand and spectacular Fatehpur Sikri is an imperial capital built by most famous Mughal emperor Akbar, in the hill of Sikri which is just 40 km west of Agra. The Fatehpur Sikri is said to be the abode place of saint Salim.
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Buland Darwaza Buland Darwaza Meaning 'high' Or 'great' Gate In Persian, Is The Largest Of Gateways In The World. It Is Located In Fatehpur Sikri Which Is Located 43 Km Away From Agra, India. It Is Also Known As The "Gate Of Magnificence." Buland Darwaza Or The Loft Gateway Was Built By The Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar In 1601 A.D. At Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar Built The Buland Darwaza To Commemorate His Victory Over Gujarat The Buland Darwaza Towers Above The Courtyard Of The Mosque. The Buland Darwaza Is Semi Octagonal In Plan And Is Topped By Pillars And Chhatris. Buland Darwaiosks On The Roof, Stylized Battlement And Small Turrets And Inlay Work Of White And Black Marble. On The Outside A Long Flight Of Steps Sweeps Down The Hill Giving The Gateway Additional Height. A Persian Inscription On Eastern Archway Of The Buland Darwaza Records Akbar's Conquest Over Deccan In 1601 A.D.It Is A Superb Gateway, 40 Metres High And 50 Metres From The Ground. The Total Height Of The Structure Is About 54 Metres From The Ground Level.It Is The Highest Gateway In India. It Is Made Up Of Real Sandstone And Decorated With Beautiful Carvings And Inlay Work In White Marble.A Verse From The Teachings Of Jesus Christ Was Also Included In The Inscriptions Revealing The Religious Tolerance And Broadmindedness Of Akbar.It Is A 15-storied High Gateway That Guards The Southern Entrance Of The City Of Fatehpur Sikri.
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