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  • ankit
    37 contributions
    Stunning!
    Must go, both during the day as well as during the night (for a night view on full moon night, but prefer a time later in evening with possible clear sky weather forecast!). You will be really stunned with the architecture and even more with its history!
    Review of: Taj Mahal
    Written 29 November 2023
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  • Madhulika L
    Noida, India4,634 contributions
    Looking out towards the Taj Mahal
    The Shah Burj (also known as the Musamman or Muthamman Burj) is a domed tower that was built sometime in 1632-1640 CE at Agra Fort by Shahjahan, on the site of an earlier similar structure built by Akbar. The Shah Burj was the site of the jharokha-e-darshan, a 'window' from which the emperor would provide his subjects a daily morning view of himself, to reassure them of his safety and well-being. In Jahangir's time, this also became the site where a thick metal chain was attached, reaching to the ground and allowed to be pulled by whoever wished to appeal to the emperor's sense of justice: the 'adl-e-Jahangir'.

    The Sabz Burj offers a fine view of the Taj Mahal. Shahjahan, imprisoned in the chambers beside the Burj by his son and successor Aurangzeb, is supposed to have looked longingly out at the distant view of the mausoleum he had built for his empress.
    Review of: Shah Burj
    Written 1 September 2022
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  • Nish0901
    New Delhi, India1,147 contributions
    In Sikandra
    Tomb of Mariam Zamani is near Tomb of Akbar the Great in Sikandra. The ticket rate is 25 Rs for Indian & 300 Rs for foreigner. If you pay cashless, you need to pay less (Rs 20 for Indian & Rs 250 for foreigner). Photography is allowed free of cost.
    Review of: Tomb of Mariam Zamani
    Written 25 December 2019
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  • Madhulika L
    Noida, India4,634 contributions
    Exquisite tile work
    The Chini ka Rauza was built in 1639 by Mullah Shukhrulla Shirazi or Allama Afzal Khan, the prime minister of Shahjahan; he built the tomb for himself, following a tradition used by several others. Where Afzal Khan differed was in the architectural style he chose, a combination of Persian and Afghan styles.

    The Chini ka Rauza is named for the 'chini' ('porcelain' or tilework) that decorates it. When you approach the tomb from the road in front, the facade looks very shabby, with only very scattered bits of tiles in various shades of blue visible. But persevere; go around to the sides, and you'll see a lot more tilework, with lovely colours and intricate detailing.

    While the inside of the tomb looks unprepossessing from outside, it's worth it to go inside: there's some lovely painting and vaulted netting on the inside of the dome.

    No entry fees are charged for Chini ka Rauza.
    Review of: Chini Ka Rauza Mausoleum
    Written 1 September 2022
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  • puneet265
    Agra, India771 contributions
    Worth history
    History vise this is Mughal observatory. Now the park is also developed around it.well is dry now with lot of scum
    Review of: Gyarah Sidi
    Written 3 March 2019
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