Chini ka Rauza is one of the most dilapidated and encroached monuments in Agra city which is situated on the bank of river Yamuna. This weary and teary monument has lost its grandeur due to its lack of preservation.
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The Metab Bagh was laid by the first Mughal ruler Babur in 1530 comes with a series of 11 parks. This garden was the last in that series which is situated on the bank of river Yamuna and also just opposite of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary is going to be one of the most emerging tourists’ destinations in India, which sprawls around 635 sq km in three states like utter Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. This sanctuary is an abode of the largest numbers of endangered species.
Mariam Tomb, also known as Tomb of Mariam-Uz-Zamani, is a mausoleum of Queen of King Akbar, Mariam Begum. The tomb was built by Mariam’s son, Jahangir. This is such a striking structure of the Mughal dynasty and sure a place worth visiting while you’re in the city of Agra.
Agra city is packed with awesome architectural wonders, and what is more, this has one of the most popular heritage sites, the Taj Mahal. The city also has Agra Fort, Itimad-Ud-Daulah Tomb which is popularly known as the “Baby Taj” as it looks similar to the Taj but in smaller size.
Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is popularly known as the most important bird breeding and feeding place in the world. Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the park is a treat to the eyes for the bird lovers. Siberian Crane, one of the rare birds comes here every year during winter season for breeding.
Akbar Tomb is popularly known as Sikandra in the city and it is a great piece of Mughal architecture of that time. It is a great masterpiece which is tremendously outstanding work of design and construction. Starting from the ceiling going through the walls and ending at the doors panels, everything is fascinatingly designed inside Akbar’s Tomb.
Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most popular places in Uttar Pradesh and is situated in the Agra District of the state. Its history is connected with the Mughal emperor Akbar and has been the capital of their reign. It was constructed over a period of fifteen years after an excellent planning.
Agra Fort popularly known as Red Fort of Agra is one of the famous monuments in India and the world. It was made by Lodi initially as the history suggests, but in order to claim it Mughals tried to renew the fort as they also did by copying the work of Sher Shah Suri and fabricated The Taj Mahal.