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Agra Fort

One of the most important stronghold of the Mughals, built 1565 - 1573 under the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site. UNESCO World Heritage Site. [en]

Itimad al-Dawla's tomb

Tomb for Mughal emperor Jahangir's chief minister Itimad al-Dawla and his wife Asmat Begum, built 1622 - 1628. Illustrated essay by Daniel C. Waugh. [en]

Taj Mahal

The pinnacle of Mughal architecture, completed in 1648. It has been built under the reign of emperor Shah Jahan as the mausoleum for his wife Arjumand Bano Begum who died in 1631. [en]

Taj Mahal virtual tour

Views from the Taj Mahal's roof, minarets & crypt (normally closed to the public) - includes 360° panoramas, movies, photos, descriptive narration, maps, music and text. [en, fr, hi, ja]

 

 

 

 

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