Ram Bagh
The Ram Bagh gardens were laid down in the year 1528 by the first of the
Mughal emperor Babar. It was also believed that Babar was first buried here
after death before being finally taken to Kabul in Afghanistan. The Ram Bagh
Gardens lie at a distance of 2 to 3 km north towards Chini ka rauza.
Dayal Bagh
A pilgrimage site as well as a tourist destination, Dayal Bagh houses the
memorial of the Shiv Dayal Sahib, the founder of the Radhasoami Satsang
Movement. The memorial is a combination of temple, gurudwara, vihara and is
110 feet high. It consists of impressive pillars made of pure white marbles.
The edifice built of marbles is decorared with fine inlay works of pietra
dura on its inner walls.
Jama Masjid at Agra
The encompassing splendid Mosque was built by Shah Jahan in the typical
Mughal Style with lovely tall minarets and three domes. The Masjid is placed
to the west of the Hussainabad Imambara and is considered one among the the
country’s largest mosque. Constructed in the year 1648 where today
thousands of Muslims come to offer their prayer, the Mosque is placed
opposite the Red Fort. It is counted among the best architectural
extravaganza of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of Holding around 25,000
devotees. The Jama Masjid stands on the strengths of 260 pillars supporting
15 domes at different elevations. Also known as the Friday Mosque, the large
monument was dedicated to Jhanara Bagum, the daughter of Shah Jahan.
Fatehpur Sikri
The city of Fatehpur Sikri built predominantly of Red Sand stone lies 37
kms from Agra. Initially planned as the capital of Akbar’s vast empire,
the decision was revoked due to shortage of drinking water. Built during
1571 to 1585, the city today has a population of nearly 30, 000 peoples. One
among the finest examples of Mughal Architectural city creation, Fatehpur
boast of the old edifices giving splendour to the city. The culmination of
the Hindu and Muslim Architectural style is seen at best in the city’s
monuments.
The Mosque at Fatehpur is said to a replica of the mosque at Mecca in
design and structure. The major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri includes the
Diwan-I-Am or the Hall of public Audience. The magnificent hall was used for
the occasion of public prayers and celebrations. It has a rectangular
courtyard with a pavilion to its west . The Emperors’s throne is kept
on the way of the pavilion. Another important building is the Diwan -I-Khas
or the Hall of Private audience. The throne of Akbar occupies the circular
space and the beautifully carved columns supports the colossal. The emperors
private chamber called the Daulat Khana has two chambers , one having the
library of Akbar and the other connected to the Turkish Sultana’s
house.
Panch Mahal
The five storied pavilion better known as Panch Mahal is towards the
western front of the courtyard. There is to be found the Badgir, the persian
wind tower specially built for for the Queens and the ladies of the harem.
The jail screens provides an opportunity to the ladies to watch the
proceedings of the court without disturbing the King and his Ministers. The
top terrace of the Mahal also offered a pleasant ambiance to relax and enjoy
the cool breezes and the daily happenings of the town . The Panch Mahal is
decorated with 176 exquisitely carved pillars. During the earlier times,
Emperor Akbar used to play pasisi or chess boards with dancing girls as live
pieces of the board.
