All praise to the Mughal emperor as we have another beautiful and romantic place to be visited. This is also a part of the Taj Mahal. This place is constructed in such a way that from this place one can watch the whole of Taj Mahal and the moon. Placed in the northern side of Taj Mahal this garden is an extension of the Taj Mahal gardens present in the western front. This place was constructed during the beginning of the 16^th century. It has two different names for this place one is the Mehtab Bagh and the other one is the moonlight. In the early times the place was filled with smelling flowers, fountain jets, and shaded pavilions and the reflecting pools. But now this place has lost all its Charm as time passes. This place was renovated in the 1990 due to tourism purposes.

Historical Tale Associated With This Garden

The moon lit garden has a lake which gives us the beautiful reflection of the Taj Mahal on it.  Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz It was believed Shah Jahan wanted a Taj Mahal for himself hence he built a pond in such a way that the whole of Taj Mahal reflects on it.

Complete Description of the Mehta Bagh

Built in the Charbagh Fashion, this place covers an area of 225 acres. The Garden contains four Sand stone and the whole Garden has the width of the Taj Mahal. The Garden has been flooded by the Yamuna River since the Mughal period. There are also pavilions in the garden which lie towards to the north and the south of the temple the pool is nourished by the small water fall.  A canal is placed in this region which fills the thirst of the garden. All this beauty has just become words today as they all are in a ruined state.

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This place is one of the major tourist attractions in Agra and is an important pilgrimage site. This place is a major place for the radhsoami religious sect. In the year 1961 this place was brought in and implemented by the Shri Shiv Dayal Singh. The set of religion combine the facts of all religions and is known as the up coming version of Taj Mahal. This place and its followers are the best example for Religious lenience.

Dayalbagh Gardens – Architectural Wonder

This garden contains a grand memorial that is an actively amalgamation of temple, Vihara, Gurudwara and mosque. It is built in the fond memory of Soami Maharaj, in the year 1908, as popularly and lovingly called by his disciples. He lived in

A memorial is built in remembrance of this religion whose architecture is simply mind blowing. The specialty about this memorial is its architecture which depicts all the religions. It was built in the year 1908 by the disciples for the Guru Soami Maharaj. It is in complete building which is around 100 feet tall. It is just a common belief by the people of this religion that the construction of this building must not be completed. The whole building is constructed with white marble. The organizations surround the superior Pietra Dura hatch work on top of the internal walls.

Dayalbagh Gardens – Open For All

There are no restrictions for anyone to visit this place as this religion always looks for one religion. There are various fests which take place in this region. People from this religion come to this place to attend the fests every year.

Dayalbagh – Location

This park is placed in the city of Agra which is also known as the city of Taj. This city is well linked with all other major cities in India be it the airways railways or the roadways. This place also has bus stand which has frequent to Delhi. It is located only 15 km from the Agra fort.

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A historical park with one of the best ambience as it was built and preserved from the past times. As we all know about the Mughal architecture and the love they have towards building objects. It is placed in the city of Taj where the great monument that is the Taj Mahal is present. Holding the beauty of the past it is placed in the western part of Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal on one side and the Yamuna River on the other side adds beauty to this place.

Historical Aspects – Shah Jahan Park

The park was built by Shah Jahan during the period when he was in power.  He was one of the greatest Mughal emperors and had beautiful structures built up during his time. The greenery at this place makes us go awe and is a really good place to visit for touristers. . Let’s fling a few illuminations about the architectural conjecture of this garden.

Architectural Designs of the Shah Jahan Park

The park is a nice place to whither away your time and it gives us one of the best feeling of all time. The park is divided by twin roads which make it easy for us to have a brisk walk in the morning.  It is a nice place for people to visit with their friends and families. A golf court is present which is adjacent to this place and one has a look of the players a place. Now let’s check out the current status of this place.

Shah Jahan Park- The Current Status

Though the park has not been taken care well in the modern period, people living in this locality have complained to the government authorities on the maintenance of the park but there was no response. People living around this place come here and spend their morning and evening in this place. People from the near by hotels also come and visit this park due to its historical importance.

Reaching this place

This park is placed in the city of Agra which is also known as the city of Taj. This city is well linked with all other major cities in India be it the airways railways or the roadways. This place also has bus stand which has frequent to Delhi. From the bus stand an auto rickshaw will help you to reach this place.

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Agra is not only the place of monuments and cultural heritage but also the best place for you to shop. There are many attractive bazaars that make sure that the tourists spend a good amount of money in the shopping from here. There are a huge variety of artifacts available in this place and the tourists would also like to purchase a lot of things.

Bazaars in Agra

The craftsmen working this place have a huge talent within them. By looking at their art you will not stop your hands from taking the miniature Taj Mahal many other gifts. The items and goods you purchase from this place is worth and you get it in a cheaper rate. You also get the marble furniture from the bazaars in Agra. You can find the dazzling precious and semi-precious stones and jewelries everywhere. You can also purchase Persian carpets, leather products, colorful handicrafts and many more.  You can also carry the well-known sweets of this city like the Pedas and Gazaks or you can even taste the spicy snack-Dalmoth.

The most well known bazaars in Agra are the Tajganj, Loha Mandi, Civil Lines, Dayal bagh, and the Rakab Ganj. You can purchase bags, purses, wall hangers, colorful slippers, dresses, glass bangles, etc. you would love to shop in the rushing wind, the yelling of the roadside hawkers, the localities shopping and the colorful hanging items on the shops. This is a perfect picture of the bazaar. The items you purchase will all be within your budget and it will not cost you more at all.

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Agra is not only the place of historic monuments but also is a shopper’s paradise. It is mainly famous for its art and hand made handicrafts. The government has dedicated a lot on the success of the city as it drags huge masses from all over the world. Agra is an ideal place for you to shop only if you are guided properly.

Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Therefore you can find number replicas Taj Mahal in various colors. You can purchase a lot of things is a cheaper rate like the decorative items, souvenirs or gift items. The replicas of Taj Mahal resemble the saying ‘All that glitters is not gold’. The other is not made of Marble instead they are made of Talk. So it is necessary for you to choose the right one.

Kinari Bazaar is situated in the old part of the city in the northwest of the Agra fort. This area is famous for shopping. There are many places that are named after the Mughals. The items sold and the names of the shops do not relate with each other. Some of the names go like this Sabzi Mandi, Loha Mandi, the Nai Ki Mandi and the Barber’s market is a famous textile market at present.

The city is famous for its fantastic marble work. You cannot only find the Taj Mahal replica but also the ornamental boxes, decorative objects, vases, tabletops table lamps and ashtrays. You can purchase so many things like the slippers, purses, bags, dresses, furnitures bean bags, shoes, sandals, wallets, lampshades, leather crafts and the list never end.

You can also find the perfect variety of leather goods for footwear, dresses, jackets, gloves and coats and many other things. You will not only get the items in cheaper rates but the quality will also be very good. You don’t feel like going without purchasing them. The famous ones are the carpets and rugs that are woven by artisans. You can find these products in the Taj Mahal Complex.

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History

It was constructed on the ground floor of the western Naubat Khan that was known as the Jal Mahal. Very much inside the Taj Mahal complex, it is a double storied building that has a courtyard projection outside and is constructed on a raised platform.

The Taj Mahal Museum Galleries

You can find 3 galleries other than the main hall and they are well furnished and finely decorated. The paintings found in this place give the knowledge about the manufacturing days of the Taj Mahal. It takes you back to the ancient period.

First gallery display

In this place you can find the plans and color drawings that are beautifully architecture. You get to see the site plan that shows the elevation of the tombs and records. There are some replicas of Shah Jahan’s Farman’s dated AD 1632 addressed to Raja Jai Singh that proves the regular supply of makrana marble.

Second gallery display

In this gallery you get to see the jade and porcelain objects like Quran. There is a wonderful bejeweled spouted vase that is also called as lota. There is a mirror affixed on the stone. The kitchen items are all made of Celadon ware. There are swords, daggers and other war items. There is a world map too that depicts the places from where the precious and semi precious stones were bought for the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Third gallery display 

In the third gallery you get to see the royal Farman’s and documents, some popular calligraphy specimens (Waslis), the two paintings of Taj Mahal done by Daniel the British artist in the year 1795.

Antiquities on display

You can find around 125 antiquities in the galleries. There is a huge collection of the paintings of the Taj Mahal Museum that just attractive to the eyes and never let you go. The various antiquities found in this place are the calligraphy specimens and manuscripts, Government decrees, Arms, ammunitions, utensils, Taj Complex drawings, Inlay work specimens, marble pillars, the coin replicas, the paintings of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal both on ivory are enclosed in the bejeweled wooden frame that is situated at the heart of the main hall. The paintings inspired by the most popular Persian epic Shahnama of Firdausi. The ancient manuscript of Chaihl Majlis that was in 1612 holding the signature of the great Shah Jahan that dates back to 1628 AD.

You visit to the Taj Mahal Museum can be done between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm as this is the working hours of the Taj Mahal museum. And it will be unfortunate if you visit on Friday, as the doors will be shut on this day.

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Agra is known as the “City of Taj” and is completely filled with antique pieces. This is a historical place having huge number of artifacts. This place must be visited without fail. All the monuments found in this place reflect the brilliance of the Mughals. There are so many museums in this place but the spiritual museum is the most well known museum.

Spiritual museum

The most well known spiritual establishment in India as well as in abroad is the Brahma Kumaris. It is dedicated only towards the truth of life. They believe that God is their father. It has showed its fame all around the world and they are mainly in India. The spiritual museum of Agra is working under the hands of the Brahma Kumaris.

An Architectural Wonder 

This is a newly constructed museum that is artistically decorated. It is a blend of many colors, shapes and forms. The matching of the colors and objects were nicely imagined and artistically produced. The front gate is constructed in the shape of the Shikara and the gardens and fountains surround the whole place.

Workshops and Relics

You get to see the most ancient things like the relics in this museum. You can be a part of the yoga and meditation seminars organized in this place. This museum will keep its doors open all round the clock of a week. There are many chambers that produce a number of religious beliefs and cultures in this museum. You can involve in the religious workshops without registering yourself.

Location of This Museum

This museum is situated close to the Taj Mahal and is situated by the route of the Taj Mahal and therefore it is a famous spot for tourists to visit. Agra is the central place for you to visit this place.

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Agra is the city that is famous for its tradition and culture. The monuments found in this place are all based on the Mughal, Islam and the Persian style of architecture. There are a number of museums that hold a huge number of cultures and heritage of the past. The history of Indian culture is hidden in this place. You must have a visit to this place when you come to Agra.

Museums of India

You can find the Taj Mahal museum in the premises of the Taj Mahal. In this museum you can have a look at the real paintings of the construction of the Taj Mahal. You find the most antique pieces in this place that are worth watching it. Through these paintings you can get the information about the interiors of the Taj. You will get the opportunity to have a look at the drawings that show the interior designs of the monument. It was erected in the year 1982 and was recognized in the Jal Mahal that is situated with in Taj Mahal. There are some more interesting paintings that hold the portraits and some luxurious jewels. It is a huge structure that includes 2 floors, 3 galleries and a main hall. There are around 150 antique things found in this place. You will get to look at the arms, marble pillars, some paintings and you can see the replication s of the coins of the Mughal era.

There is another interesting museum known as the spiritual museum in Agra. It has a good collection of some antique pieces that is likely to be visited. The most well known establishment was the Brahma Kumar that can be found only in this place. The entire place is well designed with beautiful colors and artistic works. This is an ideal place for you to meditate and practice yoga.

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Taj Mahal is the most beautiful structure in the whole world. The tourists let it be an Indian or a foreigner would always dream to visit this place at least once, as it is the symbol of love and affection. Emperor Shah Jahan built it to his beloved wife Mumtaz. This monument has inspired many masses like the true lovers of human emotions, art, musicians, poets, painters and writers.

It is situated in Agra in the city of Uttar Pradesh, India. This great monument lies on the banks River Yamuna. It took almost 20 year for Shah Jahan to construct this structure and it took almost 20,000 people to work on this structure. This is the structure that shows its beauty during the dusk. You can take a walk in the soft green gardens with Cyprus trees.

The Mahal is truly made of white marble and there is a huge pretty dome at the heart surrounded by 4 minarets. It seems to be a fairy palace from distant and a magnificent palace when viewed from near. The most wonderful feature about this Mahal is that you can have a look at its reflection in the water of River Yamuna.

The interiors of the tomb are very well designed using the expensive and exceptional stones. Queen Mumtaz has a room that is very well designed small room and you can go there with the help of a few steps. You will fall in love at first sight only. You can enjoy the great work of patterns designed on the white marble. The whole structure is inscribed with the sacred Quran. It will be great if you visit this place in the day of full moon. This monument seems to look like a structure of pearls.

This masterpiece was designed by Ustad-Ahmed; he is the famous architect of Lahore. He used the Central Asia, Islam and Persian style of art and architecture. This structure is made to stand on the 187×187 feet platform. It has the shape of an octagon. The diameter of the central dome is 59 feet and is at a height of about 215 feet.

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Buland Darwaza is the monument that is placed in Fatehpur Sikri close to Agra. It is a big monument that is completely art using the Mughal style of architecture. The name means it is a huge gate and it is the known highest gate in the world. It is also named as the “Gate of Magnificence”. It has attracted a huge number of people and has inspired many of them by its style of architecture.

History of Buland Darwaza

Akbar constructed this structure in 1575 to honor the defeat of the Khandesh and Ahmednagar in Gujarat in 1573. It has made its identity in this place. You can also find the inscription of Akbar’s conquest of Deccan in the year 1601 on the eastern archway of the gateway.

Architectural facts

It is made of red sandstone and is well designed using the black and white marble. It is proof of the early Mughal architecture. It is at a height of greater than the Jama Masjid and it seems to be the entrance gateway to the mosque. It is shaped in a semi octagonal method and it stands with the help of pillars and chhatris. You can see the 13 small domed cabins that have their roofs decorated in an artistic way. You can also find the stylized wall and small towers. The most attractive feature is the inscriptions made on the wall and the pillars. You can find a number of cantos of the Quran inscribed on the monument. It also contains the quote of Jesus Christ that says, “The World is but a bridge, pass over but build no houses on it”. It has also depicted the religious tolerance of the Great Akbar.

Features of the gateway

It is a structure whose height is about 176 feet and is 35 meters wide. There are 45 steps that have to be climbed to reach the gateway that steeps down the hill and it gives the gateway an additional height. It is a 15-storied high gateway that protects the Northeastern entrance of the city.

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