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Agra
Agra
India
March 2005
2 days
2 days
Agra. Another busy Indian city, but with the jewel of the Taj Mahal nestling in its midst. travelling from Jaipur we made a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, which is a fortified ghost city built by Emperor Akbar and the capital of The Mughal Empire between 1571 and 1585. It was abandoned, and remained deserted ever since.
On arrival at Agra we visited Agra Fort, on the banks of the river. Its a huge complex of palaces and mosques, set in gardens, mostly dating from the 1600s. Then to our hotel for a rest before an early start to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. I was prepared to be underwhelmed, but in fact it was an awesome experience, difficult to put into words.
The sun pours down like gold
On Dianas bench
Taj Mahal
Just after dawn, the classic view of the monument.
Just after dawn, the classic view of the monument.
Dawn breaking over the Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
One of the huge pavillions set in the gardens of the fort.
One of the huge pavillions set in the gardens of the fort.
Agra Fort
Rooflines towards dusk
Rooflines towards dusk
Agra Fort
A tank with gravity fed fountains in one of the palaces.
A tank with gravity fed fountains in one of the palaces.
Palace balcony
at Fatehpur Sikri
at Fatehpur Sikri
Cracked brickwork at Fatehpur Sikri
A door way in Fatepur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri
The ghost city, abandoned and derelict for 400 years
The ghost city, abandoned and derelict for 400 years
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