Monuments Near Taj Mahal
A tryst with romantic Agra introduces you to countless architectural wonders that were created with perfect skill; see the grand Mughal monuments near Taj Mahal and revisit history.
Explore the Agra Fort that lies right across the glorious Taj Mahal on the right banks of River Yamuna. Constructed under the patronage of Emperor Akbar and designed by architect Mohammed Qasim Khan, the Agra Fort is a military fortress with exteriors that intimidate and elegant interiors that charm. Admire the Mussaman Burj, Jehangir Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Hamman-I-Shahi and Macchi Bhawan on Agra Fort tours with Destination India Tourism.
A short drive from the Taj Mahal will take you to the fantastic Itmad-Ud-Daullah's Tomb, built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg who was crowned with the title of Itmad-Ud-Daullah by the Mughal court. The mausoleum also encases the tomb of Mirza's wife Asmat Begum.
Among all the monuments near Taj Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daullah's tomb is a must visit. The entire tomb resembles an enlarged jewel box, studded with gems and precious stones that glitter on the pure white marble walls of this fantastic monument.
Chini Ka Rauza is another one of those monuments near Taj Mahal that qualifies as a must visit for those on Agra India tours. A mausoleum that commemorates the memory of Allama Afzhal Khan of Mullah who served as the Prime Minister in Emperor Shah Jahan's court. With an inverted lotus flower shaped bulbous dome, Chini ka Rauza exhibits an example of Persian influence on Mughal building times.
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