Summary
Welcome to Agra, India
Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in the city of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the most touristy places in India because of its most iconic monument the Taj Mahal. But Agra is more to than its glorious Taj Mahal so let’s go explore.
Places to Visit
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Agra Fort
Also known as the Red Fort, the Agra Fort is a 16th-century fortress of red sandstone established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. In addition to its other functions, the fort also served as a prison for Shah Jahān. Aurangzeb, his son and successor as emperor, had him confined there from 1658 until his death in 1666.
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Taj Mahal
One of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal majestically stands on the banks of River Yamuna and is known to be the synonym of love and romance. The name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and means "Crown Palace".
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Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)
Located on the north of the Taj Mahal is the lush charbagh complex called the Mehtab Bagh or the Moonlight Garden It got the name Moonlight Garden because it was mostly used in the cool of the night when the moonlight shined on Taj Mahal so you could see the reflection in the pool and the river.
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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula’s
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula’s is in the city of Agra a short distance from the Taj Mahal unfolding the transaction of the Mughal transaction in the architecture with the red sandstone decorated with marble. It is more commonly known as the ‘Baby Taj’ as it is thought to have been the model for the Taj Mahal, although it is also referred to as the 'jewel box'.
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