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Uttar Pradesh·architecture · river

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Indian craftsman demonstrate marble inlay at a factory in Agra. Agra is famous for its heritage and culture, but it is also a leading place to witness as well as buy items made from marble.

Uttar Pradesh·fort · old town

Agra Fort a historical monuments through which we can see Yamuna river and above that the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort, is a monument, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India.

Uttar Pradesh·bus

Tourists buses line up at the entrance of Taj Mahal as there is regular bus services from important cities. The main bus stand of Idgah has a number of buses running form Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · hills

View of Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas of Fatehpur Palace in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Fatehpur Sikri palace and the various other monuments within this imperial city complex were constructed under the guidance of Mughal emperor Akbar w…

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · industry

Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs in the world. The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan ordered it built in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1629 A.D.

Uttar Pradesh·coastline · architecture

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a five star hotel located in the Colaba region of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, next to the Gateway of India.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · fort

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · bazaar

Agra, the former capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · old town

The Gateway to the Taj Mahal is a unique piece of architecture in itself and separates the gardens from the forecourt.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · old town

The Gateway to the Taj Mahal is a unique piece of architecture in itself and separates the gardens from the forecourt.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · fort

The Taj Mahal is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · fort

The Taj Mahal is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Indian laundrymen washing clothes and drying on banks of River Yamuna in Agra. The Yamuna is the longest and the second largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · fort

The Taj Mahal is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Uttar Pradesh·temple · architecture

Jama Masjid commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India.

Uttar Pradesh

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired master…

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Khas Mahal also known as Aramgah-i-Muqaddar, was a private palace built by Shah Jahan for his daughters Roshnara and Jahanara. Construction of the Khas Mahal began in 1631 and was completed in 1640.

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This 20 ft high Taj Mahal replica made from automobile waste inside the Wonder of Waste Park which has turned waste into one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · hills

Hindus make a traditional cow dung hillocks to symbolize Mount Govardhan, the mountain which was once lifted by Lord Krishna during Govardhan puja in Agra.

Uttar Pradesh·river · flowers

Mehtab Bagh is on the opposite side of the river from the Taj. The gardens themselves are very scenic, but the real view is across the river to the back of the Taj Mahal complex.