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Agra - Mughal Heritage At Its Best By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is an ancient city famous the world over as the site of one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. Set by the banks of the river Yamuna, Agra is situated in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra is bordered by the districts of Mathura in the north, Dhaulpur in the south Firozabad in the east and Bharatpur in the west.
The ancient city of Agra finds mention in Mahabharata, the Hindu Mythological epic where it is called Agrevana meaning border of the forest. Although according to some legends, the city is said to have been founded by Raja Badal Singh, a Sikarwar Rajput.
Taj Mahal, the monument dedicated to eternal love was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 and took 20,000 labourers more than 20 years to complete it at the cost of over 32 crore rupees. Made entirely out of white marble, this mausoleum is in memory of Shah Jahan's third wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth. One of the finest examples of Mughal architecture that combines elements of Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture, Taj Mahal's central tomb is the most renowned features of this edifice.
Although the city is most known as the site of Taj Mahal, there are many other historical monuments like the Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Itmad Ud Daula, Sur Sarovar, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Buland Darwaza that are popularly visited in Agra.
A prominent attraction of Agra is the Agra Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses Anguri Bagh gardens, Diwan-e-Khas, Jahangir's Palace, Ladies' Bazaar, Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid and Shish Mahal inside its premises.
The Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb in Agra is often referred to as ‘Baby Taj', or ‘Jewel Box' due to the striking similarity in architecture between the two and is also popularly regarded as a draft of the original Taj Mahal.
A prominent monument in Agra is the Fatehpur Sikri, built during the 16th century by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The monuments in Fatehpur Sikri include the famous mosque Jama Masjid, Mariam-uz-Zamani's Palace, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Panch Mahal. Few other popular monuments in Agra are the Chini Ka Rauza, Soami Bagh Samadh and the Tomb of Akbar the Great.
The Mughals are believed to have been great admirers of lavish gardens built in Islamic style that comprised of pools, a variety of trees and many other features. Agra is home to some of the most beautiful gardens like the Mehtab Bagh, Ram Bagh, Soami Bagh, Shah Jahan Park and the Dayal Bagh.
Agra's cuisine is very famous all across India for its creamy kormas, pasandas, nargisi kofta, and speciality sweets like dalmoth and petha.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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Agra Hotels - Hand In Hand With Heritage By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra, the famous city where one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is situated, is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, about two hundred kilometers from the capital of India, Delhi. Known for heritage tourism, Agra has three main tourist attractions namely Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The great Mughal emperors, who were also architecture connoisseurs, have built many buildings in Agra that made it a favorite heritage tourism site in the later years.
Emperor Babur built the famous Aram Bagh or the garden of relaxation, his son Akbar built the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikr,i and the world famous Taj Mahal was built by his grandson Shah Jahan, the latter in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal, the fame of Agra, is the most famous site here. Taj Mahal is a tomb built out of white marble and is one of the most well preserved architectural masterpieces in the world. There is an entry fee to enter this beautiful monument which is open from 6 am to 7.30 pm.
Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire for about 10 years. It has inside it the famous Jama Masjid of Agra along with well preserved palaces and courtyards. It was built in the 16th century and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh and the Mehtab Bagh are the famous gardens in Agra frequented by tourists. Some of the main temples in Agra also attract a lot of tourists like Balkeshwar temple, Kailash temple, Mankameshwar temple, Prithvinath temple, Rajeshwar temple, Shyam Ji Maharaj temple, Mahakal and Mahakali temple and Rowli Maharaj temple. There are also a number of tombs built in reverence of many great personalities of the Mughal times which have now turned into tourist spots.
ITC Mughal, Trident Hilton and the Oberoi Amarvilas are the five star Agra hotels. The star hotels in Agra have pretty good value for money compared to the star hotels in other cities. Considered among the top hotels in Asia, these hotels provide a good view of the Taj from the pavilions on top.
Among the mid-range Agra Hotels, Hotel Priya, Hotel Mandakini Vilas, Laurie's Hotel, Hotel Raj, Rajmahal Hotel and Hotel Taj Resorts are favored by many. The budget hotels in Agra are available on a daily rent of Rs. 700 to 900 per day. Hotel Sheetla, Hotel Amba Inn, Hotel Kamal, Hotel Neelkanth, Saniya Palace and Shanthi Lodge are the well known budget Agra Hotels.
About 20 trains connect Agra to Delhi everyday which is also easily accessible from Jaipur. Well connected with roads, rails and aeroplanes, Agra is a tourist's paradise.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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Uk Packaging Machinery Suppliers By: hol man
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Agra Packages – For A Better Understanding Of The City Of Taj By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra, the city of Taj Mahal in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is one among the Seven Wonders of the World, is one of the most famous and the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Buildings and monuments of Agra vividly show the architectural aesthetics of the great Mughal Emperors. Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Fathehpur Sikri are the contributions of the Mughal Emperors.
Agra which is a major place in the tourist's Golden Triangle of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur can be best enjoyed by availing Agra Packages. These Agra Packages are especially useful since they save time and money. Right from the moment the tourist gets down at the airport or the railway station, features of Agra Packages like the pick-up and refreshments commence.
Taj Mahal without any doubt tops the itinerary of any Agra Package and mesmerizes the tourists with its architectural spell. A visit to Taj Mahal is accompanied by a good guide who explains the fine art work as well as the story behind this magnificent monument of eternal love.
Agra Fort which is the second, most visited architectural masterpiece of Agra houses a number of interesting buildings like the Diwan-E-Aam, Diwan-E-Khaas, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj and Pearl Mosque. This fort resembles the Red Fort of Delhi in Layout.
Agra also has a number of tombs of famous personalities in the Mughal history, the most famous one being the tomb of Itmud-ud-Daulah, the father of the Empress NoorJehan. This mausoleum was built by the Empress for her father. This beautiful tomb is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and crisscross waterways. Akbar's tomb at Sikandara is also a famous tomb included in the itinerary of many Agra Packages.
An excursion to the world heritage site, Fatehpur Sikri which has many historical buildings and monuments in it is an essential part of any Agra Package. One of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid is in Fatehpur Sikri. The mosque is noted for its huge dome and the absence of Minarets in it.
The tour of Agra is incomplete without some shopping, whether it is the famous sweets of Agra, called Petha or the fine leather products. Interesting marble curios of the Taj Mahal is a must buy for any tourist who visits Agra.
Agra is situated about 200 km from Delhi. Agra's Kheria Airport is the nearest airport from where services are seasonal. Agra Cantt is the main railway station in Agra. A number of buses connect Agra to Delhi which takes about 4 to 5 hours of travel.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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Dentists specializing in cosmetic dentistry in Las Vegas offer dental implants as a treatment for loss of teeth. These seem like your natural teeth and they are much easier to maintain. Find out more about this cosmetic dental procedure in this posting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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Ferguson Scene Observed Kagawa Performance Of Critical Mass Shooting Or Help Sushi To Join By: REWTS THSDFG
The start of the race just three minutes, Kagawa took advantage of the mistakes of the Bayern defense, grab the ball into the Neuer's goal Boateng before Dortmund early 1-0 advantage. This goal, a great blow to the morale of Bayern, forced Bayern ahead of time and plan to gradually looking for opportunities to point force(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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A Few Things To Check While Getting Cheap Air Tickets Online By: John sena
People love to travel around the world on their holidays. But airline tickets are exactly very cheap. But if you know how to look, getting cheap tickets for flights is not very difficult either. This article highlights some points that you should keep in mind while getting cheap air tickets online.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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Best Way To Purchase Outdoor Furniture By: addam smith
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Domestic And International Situation And Development Trend By: qiaoyun wen
In China, the relatively fast development of foreign WPC products is extrusion molding, a narrow area of the plate and bar equipment used is the taper twin-screw or twin screw extruder, used for door frames , flooring, decoration materials, logistics and pallet, narrow face, long strips of material, the product has the following defects:(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-17)
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