Historical sites in Agra district

Monuments and Historical Sites

Agra's architectural landscape is defined by the legacy of the Mughal Empire, featuring three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This collection spans from the white marble symmetry of the Taj Mahal to the red sandstone ramparts of Agra Fort. Beyond these landmarks, the list includes the intricate inlays of the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the sprawling complex of Fatehpur Sikri with its monumental Buland Darwaza, and various 16th and 17th-century mausoleums that showcase the evolution of Indo-Islamic design and royal funerary traditions.

Monuments and Historical Sites — Map

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Taj Mahal

Built in the 17th century at the orders of a heartbroken Mughal emperor who wished to honour his dead wife, this imposing mausoleum is one…

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Agra Fort

Also called the Red Fort, this building is easily recognizable by its characteristic crimson-coloured walls, made from red sandstone.

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Baby Taj

This majestic mausoleum was built to serve as a tomb to a father-in-law of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

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Akbar’s Mausoleum

Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar.

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Chini Ka Rauza

This 17th-century tomb is the final resting place of Afzal Khan, a minister of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

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Darwaza-i-Rauza

The main gateway to the Taj Mahal complex, this red sandstone structure features white marble inlay and Arabic calligraphy. It was completed in 1648 to serve as a symbolic transition from the worldly bazaar to the spiritual gardens.

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Buland Darwaza

Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", construction was started in 1573 by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

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Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid is a 16th-century congregational mosque in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Mariam's Tomb

The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam's tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, the favorite wife of the…

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Jami Masjid

A 16th-century congregational mosque situated within the Fatehpur Sikri complex, commissioned by Emperor Akbar. It features a large central courtyard and architectural elements influenced by Persian and Indian styles.

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Diwan Khana-i Am

The Hall of Public Audience within the Fatehpur Sikri complex where Emperor Akbar met with the general public. The structure is characterized by its extensive colonnades and a central pavilion for the royal throne.

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Tomb of Sadiq Khan

This 17th-century octagonal mausoleum houses the remains of a high-ranking general and governor who served under Emperors Akbar and Jahangir. It is located in the Sikandra district.

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Jhansi Rani Laxmibhai Statue

A large, bronze statue, popular with the locals. It depicts the warrior queen of Jhansi, Laxmibhai.

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