Agra is a major historical city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra is an old city. It has been referred in the epic Mahabharta as Agrevaṇa. Over time, the city’s name got transformed into much simpler and shorter Agra. Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of Lodi dynasty, started the building of the city…
Just about two and a half kilometers from the Taj Mahal is the Agra Fort, a monument of importance in its own right. While Taj Mahal relates to a particular time in history, the death of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort is a monument where history happened during the illustrious Mughal rule of…
Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is visited by more than 11,000 tourists on an average day; the number of tourists for the year 2009 has been reported to be more than…
Red Fort is a popular tourist places in Delhi. It is a World Heritage Monument. Red Fort is known as Lal Qila or Lal Qil'ah locally and is an iconic monument in the city of Delhi. Visiting Red Fort is a fascinating experience in experiencing the craftsmanship of the 17th century and reliving an important…