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Taj Mahal in Agra Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Great gate (Darwaza-i rauza), the main entrance to the tomb in Taj Mahal.
The Great gate, constructed in red sandstone, is approximately 30 m high.
Taj Mahal was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Site: 580 m long, 300 m wide. Base structure: 95 m square. Tomb building: 57 m square. Four minarets: 43 m tall.
The Great gate as seen from the tomb Visitors are required to take off shoes in the tomb.
Yamuna River behind Taj Mahal
Agra Fort It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
Entry gate of the Agra Fort built in red sandstone It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jahangir Palace in the Agra Fort
Musamman Burj , an octagonal tower standing close to the Shah Jahan's private hall Diwan-e-Khas in Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal can be seen from the window of the Agra Fort.
The Yamuna river and the Taj Mahal seen from the Agra Fort
Fatehpur Sikri It was a city which was founded in 1569 by the 3rd Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Due to water shortage, the city was abandoned after fourteen years.
The ruins of Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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