AGRA GUIDE

Agra was the capital of India under the Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it is from this era that the superb monuments date. These include the magnificent Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal,one of the wonders of the world, drawing millions of people from all over the world.

Taj Mahal
Known as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, this breath-taking mausoleum has effectively become the tourist emblem of India. Emperor Shah Jahan constructed it in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, whose death in childbirth in 1631 left the Emperor so heartbroken that his hair reputedly turned grey overnight. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
The monument is just five minutes from The Oberoi Amarvilās, which can arrange complimentary transfers using battery operated and environmentally friendly buggies.

Fatehpur Sikri
A perfectly preserved example of a Mughal city at the height of the Empire's splendour,this impressive fortified city was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1571 and 1585. One and a half hour’s drive from The Oberoi Amarvilas.

Agra Fort
Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River was begun in 1565 by Emperor Akbar. It was added to until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan, under whose reign it was partially converted into a palace. 15 minutes drive from The Oberoi Amarvilās.

Akbar's Mausoleum
The greatest of the Mughal emperors Akbar, is buried in this sandstone and marble tomb in the middle of a peaceful garden, surrounded by grazing deer. Sited at Sikandra, 4 km northwest of Agra the construction of the mausoleum was begun by Akbar himself. It blends Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Christian motifs and styles, much like the syncretic religious philosophy Akba developed called Din-E-illahi. 45 minutes drive from The Oberoi Amarvilās

Kinari Bazaar
Near the Jama Masjid you enter the alleyways of Kinari Bazaar (old marketplace). Each distinct areas bears a name that is a relic of the Mughal period, although the names don't always reflect what is sold there today. 45 minutes drive from The Oberoi Amarvilās.

"The Baby Taj"
Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, often called "the Baby Taj", is a Mughal mausoleum in Agra. It was built between 1622 and 1628 and represents the transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture - primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations.




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