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AGRA

Agra is located in the north of India.
About 200 km from Dehli.

The city's major attractions are "The Taj Mahal"
(Tadsch Mahal) and the massive red sandstone Agra Fort.



Tadsch Mahal

The world is divided between
those
 who have seen Taj Mahal
and those
who have' nt.

 


Tadsch Mahal


Tadsch Mahal


Tadsch Mahal


Tadsch Mahal

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The Taj Mahal, described as the most extravagant
 monument ever built for love.
Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this intense Mughal mausoleum
in the memory of his second wife Mumtaz Mahal (mostloved wife).
 


marble with  beautiful patterns


marble with  beautiful patterns


Although the grace about Taj is amazing from every angle,
it's the details that astound you more.
Semiprecious stones are inlaid into the marble in beautiful patterns using a process known as "Pietra Dura".
The Taj Mahal has become the de facto tourist emblem of India.


Indian tourists in Taj Mahal 


public life in Agra

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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