THE AMAZING SHAH JAHANI MAHALS, AGRA FORT Emperor Shah Jahan was one of the finest admirers of white marble architecture. It is said that he might have had demolished many of the Akbari mahals to modify them into his white marble palaces. While moving out of the Akbari mahals, our guide directed us towards the … More Amazing Shah Jahani Mahals, Agra Fort
THE MAJESTIC AKBARI MAHALS The Akbari Mahals are perhaps one of the oldest mansions in the Agra fort lying in the South-eastern part of the fort complex. These mansions are in ruins and very few could be seen in their original form. Yet we did have a nice time around them. As indicated by our guide, … More Exploring the Akbari Mahals, Red Fort, Agra
PROLOGUE The Red Fort Agra: Symbol of the Mughal Grandeur and Pride The morning chill of Agra was literally shaking our roots. It was misty and cold at 6 am in the morning. Although it was 6am, but believe us it looked as if it was 4am in the morning. Hardly could we find anybody … More Exploring the Jahangir Mahals, Red Fort, Agra
PROLOGUE Agra had been known for ages for the Taj, Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Fort and Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra. How many of us are aware of some of the other monuments in and around Agra forgotten by people. Inspite of restoration initiatives taken by the ASI, these monuments had remained away from the focus … More Forgotten Monuments in Agra
PROLOGUE In earlier issues of mytravelnama, we had presented you some amazing facts and figures including pictures of Fatehpur Sikri depicting the pinnacle of administrative and spiritual glory of the Mughal empire during the reign of Akbar the Great. Well, in the new year, let us have a long journey to the great emperor’s Royal … More Fatehpur Sikri: Exploring the Royal Court
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