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 Lattice window at Sufi Shrine
, Fatehpur Sikri by lynnehamman
It has a fascinating history, and wonderful architecture that has been well preserved.
There is a Sufi Shrine there which has the most marvellous marble lattice work.
This place is only 37 km from Agra by road, and can easily be combined with a visit to Agra.
Highly recommended. Taxi's can be hired from Agra.
Beware of fake guides who will try and convince you that you need their services. There are genuine guides available. Insist on seeing credentials. Leave a Comment
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 The "puppet man" and Co by Crift
The "puppet man" --as he calls himself, but I think "puppet boy" would be more appropriate-- is less than 15 yrs old and already he is a great puppet player, great singer, great performer/actor, great merchant and a great liar!!!
I could tell he was trying hard to extract --in the most polite manner, I must admit-- some extra rupies from me, because I had already bought one of his puppets for 200 rupies without bargaining (big mistake, they cost around 40-50 in Delhi's Main Bazar)... When I asked him how old is he, he said without thinking: "Today is my bithday, I am turning 15... will you give me a birthday present?" What can I say?? He is a real character!
What really made me like this kid even more, was the fact that, without any obligation, after I had given him his "birthday present", he ran and made up a small rug elephant puppet and offered it to me as a gift. Nothing much but the gesture was very nice! Someone who knows how to give and not only how to take is a winner in my book!
His show takes place every day from 5-6:00 pm onwards at the Mughal Sheraton reception area. Leave a Comment
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 The Baby Taj by LuchondaLeave a Comment
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The forgotten city of India ! As from the beginning the waterprovision was poor and so people left this city!
The architecture is unique - a mixed of Moslim/Hindoe an Persian influence.
In the center of this village you will find a "Chess place" - the figures were at that time living ladies of the Harem - manipulated by Akbar himself. Leave a Comment
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 inside the bath by TomorrowsAngelLeave a Comment
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 the foundations of the Taj
Jahan by TomorrowsAngel
But unfortunately he used public money to pay for his wfe's mausoleum, and planned to do the same for his own. His son, Aurangzeb, became angry with the $$$ his dad was spending, and imprisoned him, before he could complete it. All there is to see is one domed tower (without any black marble overlay) and some foundation work. Leave a Comment
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 one of walls outside by TomorrowsAngel
It appears that Shan Jahan used the mosque during his period of imprisonment in the apartment beside the mosque. Leave a Comment
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 Fun and not expensive by Peter_PLeave a Comment
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Chini-ka-rauza is situated at a distance of less than one kilometer north of Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) on the same side of the Yamuna.This tomb is Built in 1635 a memorial dedicated to Allama Afzel Khan Mullah Shukrullah of Shiraz, who was a Persian poet-scholar and later the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan. It is decorated with glazed tiles (chini) on the facade and depicts the Persian influence on Mughal architecture.Paintings and Islamic calligraphy can still be made out on the high domed ceiling.It is a rectangular structure, having beautiful tile work in glazing colours On the top of the chamber some Quranic texts are inscribed. Although it is in a dilapidated condition, its craftsmanship is worth seeing. Leave a Comment
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This really isn't far off the beaten path of the main highway between Delhi and Agra, but many tours probably skip by this great temple in the rush to visit the Taj Mahal. Akbar's tomb is well worth the visit; however, in our case we arrived too late--after spending far too much time in Vrindavan and Mathura. The building was also under at least some restoration as shown in the photo. But, I did capture a few memorable images of the exterior from the long entry driveway that has a large expanse of grass upon which it is actually possible to walk. This structure is older than Taj Mahal and provides a model for the later building of the Taj. Built mostly of red sandstone, colored semi-precious stones are enlayed in fantastic geometrical patterns. There are four towers around the dome of Akbar's tomb. Leave a Comment
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