The Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan is better known as the man who built the Taj Mahal. Although, it may be more accurate to say that the Taj Mahal was his idea. The story of the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most romantic stories in history. Shah Jahan had the palace built to commemorate […]
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May
May
When travelers think of India and the Taj Mahal, they think of the city of Agra, whether they know it or not. Although it is the Taj that attracts the most attention, and rightfully so, Agra offers other examples of the grandeur of Mughal India, such as Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Among its numerous […]
You may have heard recently through various newspapers and other media that there is a competition to decide the latest Seven Wonders of the World. India’s Tajmahal was one of the competitors in this competition. The event was declared on 7th July 2007. The Tajmahal of India was the winner in this competition and is […]
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Jul
Jul
More than 3 million people each year visit Agra to see what is perhaps the grandest architectural wonder of the world-the Taj Mahal. Many tourists are so excited to be able to view this monument and take the perfect picture, they are quite surprised by the logistical and bureaucratic challenges, and other nuisances on their […]