Agra (India)

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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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Jaipur (India)

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Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) in Jaipur

Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds)  as seen from Jantar Mantar

Old Town of Jaipur

Jaipur is called as the Pink City of India

Amer Fort      It's on a hill located 11 km north from Jaipur.

Elephant rides carry tourists to Amer Fort.

Inside of Amer Fort　　　Amer Fort is a World Heritage Site.

Residence for royal family women

Jaigarh Fort on the hilltop behind Amer Fort        Two forts are connected by subterranean passages and considered as one complex.

City Palace was the seat of Maharaja of Jaipur.    A part of it is still a royal family residence.

Stayed at the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel in Jaipur

This hotel was a former official residence for minister.

Gardens as seen from balcony on the 2nd floor of the hotel

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Delhi (India)

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Rashtrapati Bhavan（Presidential Residence）on the Western end of Rajpath.  The Rajpath is a boulevard with east-west 3 km in New Delhi.

India Gate with 42 m high on the Eastern end of Rajpath, a memorial for Indian soldiers of First World War.

An avenue lined with Asoka (Mast tree) to Humayun's Tomb

 Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.  It's a World Heritage Site.

Gate and garden as seen from the second floor terrace of Humayun's Tomb

Red Fort, the main residence of the Mughal emperors, constructed by the 5th Emperor Shah Jahan.  It's a World Heritage Site.

Raj Ghat   It's where Gandhi, a leader of Indian independence movement, was cremated.　　　

Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosque in India

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