The Taj Malhal and an admirer from foreign shores.

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The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres) of grounds near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The third Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great (1542 – 1605), himself commenced its construction in around 1600, according to Tartary tradition to commence the construction of one's tomb during one's lifetime. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it, after his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613.
The lamp above was gifted by Lord Curzon.

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The Taj Mahal from Agra Fort, on the banks of the Yamuna river which is now an all purpose-dumping ground for all manners of muck.

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Thats the Buland Durwaza in the background.

Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: फतेहपूर सिकरी, Urdu: فتحپور سیکری) is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. It is located in what is now Uttar Pradesh, India.Fatehpur Sikri is a World Heritage Site. Some contemporary Indian architects, notably B. V. Doshi, have cited it as an important source of inspiration. Architect or layperson, this city generally captures the imagination and wonder of all who experience its urban spaces and see its buildings. Charles and Ray Eames, cited Fatehpur Sikri in the landmark 'India Report' that led to the conception of the National Institute of Design, India's premiere design school.Buland Darwaza (Hindi: भुलन्द् दरवज़ा) meaning 'high' or 'great' gate in Persian, is a monument that can be found in Fatehpur Sikri which is located 43 km away from Agra, India. The construction of this city began in about 1569 and was completed in 1588. The architectural style of these buildings has Persian influence. The various buildings found here are- Jodha Bai palace, Birbal's palace, Panch Mahal etc. Buland Darwaza is one of them.

It is known as the "Gate of Magnificence". It was built by Akbar in 1602 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat. The gateway is approached by 42 steps. The Buland Darwaza is 53.63m high and 35 meters wide. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and an astounding example of the Mughal architecture. It is built of red sandstone and inlaying of white marble. There is an inscription one on the monument which is a message from Jesus advising his followers not to consider this world as their permanent home. The Buland darwaza incidentally resembles the entrance to Badshahi mosque of Lahore a lot.

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