Streets of Agra, the former capital of Hindustan, the medieval India.
Agra fort was built by Akbar - the third and greatest Mughal emperor - in 1571.
View of Taj Mahal from the Agra Fort:
Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife - Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum) - in 1653:
Boy with kite across Yamuna River:
Small Hindu shrine:
One of the new 7 Wonders of the World and part of the UNESCO World Heritage:
Moments before sunrise:
The monument changes its colors constantly, depending on the time of day.
Taj Mahal means "Crown Palace".
The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy using as many as 28 different varieties of semi-precious and precious stones.
Inside the tomb:
Sunset on Yamuna River:
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Stunning. The picture that's taken from the Red Fort through the "fence". Absoultely amazing. <3
ReplyDeleteStunning. The picture that's taken from the Red Fort through the "fence". Absoultely amazing. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy it!
Thank you for these beautiful photographs! They give me images to inspire, in advance of our visit to Agra in our upcoming visit there
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your visit and kind words! Glad to be of inspiration!
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