17th century ivory-white marble mausoleum with minarets, symmetrical gardens, mosque and tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan.
Best Views Places With Best Views in Uttar Pradesh
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Taj Mahal Secret Sunset Point
View type : Taj Mahal, Sunset, Yamuna River, Pavilion (Chhetri), InstagrammablePopular social media photo-spot with views of Taj Mahal from a pavilion (Chhetri). (You may need to go through private property to access this location).
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Taj Mahal – Dussehra Ghat View Point and Yamuna River Boat Ride
View type : Taj Mahal, Yamuna River, Boat Ride , SunsetLocated near the east gate entrance of the Taj Mahal on the banks of Yamuna River, the Dussehra Ghat Yamuna view point offers good sunset views of Taj Mahal. Unofficial boat ride may be available and arranged for sunset views.
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Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid Complex – Fatehpur Sikri
View type : MonumentsBuilt in 1602 A.D., Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid complex and it is considered the highest gateway. Jama Masjid complex houses the Jama Masjid, Shaikh Salim Chishti’s white marble mausoleum, a large courtyard and other monuments.
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Jodha Bai’s Palace – Fatehpur Sikri
View type : MonumentRed sandstone palace built by Akbar with a central courtyard for his wife Mariam-uz-Zamani (many consider Jodha Bai was her given name at birth).
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Diwan-i-Khas – Fatehpur Sikri
View type : Monument, Lotus PillarDiwan-i-Khas is a square building with four chhattris on the roof and was used as a hall of private audience and popular for the lotus shaped central pillar.
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Panch Mahal and Anup Talao – Fatehpur Sikri
View type : Monument, PondLocated in the Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Panch Mahal is a five level building built of red sandstone with carved columns and pillars and a top floor supporting a chhattri (Pavilion). The Pond in front of the Panch Mahal is called Anup Talao (Anup Talab) where Tansen is said hold musical Read more [...]
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Fatehpur Sikri Fort
View type : Attraction, Monument, Fort, PalaceLandmark fortress and former capital of the Mughal Empire featuring red sandstone palaces and elaborate monuments.
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Akbar’s Tomb
View type : Monument17th century mausoleum built with red sandstone and marble in landscaped gardens.
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Itmad-ud-Daulah
View type : AttractionWhite marble mausoleum inlaid with semi-precious stones and nick named Baby Taj and considered as a draft for Taj Mahal.