Famous Mughal Monuments in India

India is the treasure trove of historical monuments scattered across its length and breath. Explore some of the greatest architectural monuments and be processed by fascination and glory, leaving travelers in immense astonishment.

Taj Mahal:

Described as a "tear on the face of eternity ', Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the world's most marvelous monuments ever built for love. Over see the Yamuna River, the Taj is located in the historic city of Agra in India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died after giving birth to their 14: e child in 1631. Taj is a World Heritage Site and is on the list of the eight wonder of the world. Presenting the finest example of Mughal architecture, it is the most extravagant monument built at the expense of 32 million rupees. A total of around 20,000 people from India ans Central Asia to produce the exquisite marble screens and Pietra dura made with thousands of semi-precious stones.

Fatehpur Sikri:

Ghost city Fatehpur Sikri, 40km southwest of Agra, was short-lived capital of Mughal Empire for about 12 years. The magnificent city was built by Mughal emperor Akbar. Akbar visited Sikri hear Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of his son. When the prophecy come true, Akbar called his prince, as Salim and built his new capital here. The complex of monuments and temples are the greatest example of Indo Islamic architecture. Some of the major attractions in Fatehpur Sikri is the Diwan-i-khas, Bulandet Darwaza, Panchen Mahal, Khwabagh and Anup Talao. Fatehpur Sikri is decorated with the largest mosque Jama Masjid in, also known as Dargah Mosque.

Agra Fort:

The city of Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal, but it is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is among the finest Mughal Forts in India. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, it is 2 km from northwest of the Taj Mahal. It's great monument of red sandstone built by Mughal emperor Akbar in the year 1565 and 1573.Earlier fort was built primarily as a military structure, but later Shah Jahan transferred to the palace and was later the gilded prison for eight years after his son Aurangzeb seized power in 1658. The special attractions of the Mahal is Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Anguri Bagh and a decorative bath housed in the castle of mirrors or Sheesh Mahal.

Humayun's Tomb:

Humayun's Tomb Delhi is the first Mughal mausoleum, located on Lodhi road, 2 km from the Purana Quila. It was built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum it Persian born senior wife of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. It was added to the list of World Heritage Site in the year 1993. Constructed of red sand, inlaid with black and white marble, Humayun's tomb is to visit on the trip to Delhi. The octagonal structure is adorned with a double dome that soars to a height of 38 m, the inner shell forms the arched ceiling. There are many other small monuments inside the Tomb. Among them is a shortage-and-yellow marble tomb Humayun's wife and tomb Humayun's barber.