ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Visit Tripadvisor to plan a holiday trip to TajMahal,…Continue readingThe Iconic Taj Mahal of Agra: A Symbol of Immortal Love and Timeless Beauty
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ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Plan a Historical Trip to Fatehpur Sikri in Agra on TripAdvisor…Continue readingThe Historical Mughal Monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ The mighty Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India.…Continue readingExploring the Magnificence of Agra Fort – A Vital Historical Fortress from the Mughal Era in India
Mughal Architecture in India : Kind Courtesy Encyclopedia Brittanica Mughal architecture, building style that flourished in northern and central India under the patronage of the Mughal emperors from the mid-16th to the late 17th century. The Mughal period marked a striking revival of Islamic architecture in northern India. Under the patronage of the Mughal emperors, Persian, Indian, and various provincial…Continue readingThe Legacy of Mughal Architecture in India
Jahangiri Mahal may be the most noteworthy building inside the Agra Fort of India. The Mahal was the principal Zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household) and was used mainly by the Rajput wives of Akbar. It is a form of Islamic architecture. History The palace was built by Akbar for his Rajput wives. It is one of the earliest…Continue readingJahangiri Mahal of Agra: A Mesmerizing Blend of Mughal Splendor
Nestled in the historic city of Agra, Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra is an architectural masterpiece that reflects the grandeur and vision of one of India’s greatest Mughal emperors, Akbar the Great. A visit to this serene and monumental tomb is like stepping into a world where art, culture, and history converge. A Testament to Akbar’s…Continue readingAkbar’s Tomb in Sikandra, Agra: A Majestic Tribute to the Great Mughal Emperor
The Tomb of Jahangir is a 17th-century mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The mausoleum dates from 1637, and is located in Shahdara Bagh near the city of Lahore in Pakistan, along the banks of the Ravi River. This was built during the Mughal period before partition when Pakistan was very much a part of India. The site is famous for its interiors that…Continue readingTomb of Mughal Emperor Jehangir – A 17th century mausoleum – Once in India, now in Pakistan
The Masjid-i Jehan-Numa (lit. ’World-reflecting Mosque’), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the…Continue readingJama Masjid, Delhi
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam’s Tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the favorite and most influential consort of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb was built by her son Jahangir, in her memory between years 1623-1627 and is located in Sikandra, next to the Akbar’s Tomb, in the direction of Mathura. She stands as the only wife of Akbar buried closed to him. History Mariam-uz-Zamani was…Continue readingTomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani in Sikandra, Agra
The Jama Masjid is a 16th-century congregational mosque. The Masjid is in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, India. Constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar, it is one of the largest mosques in India. It is the most sought after pilgrimage site by the devotees. It is also one of the most visited tourist destinations in Agra. Some of the designs of the mosque…Continue readingJama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh