Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Taj Mahal Tour, Hotels in Agra India

Taj MahalAgra Steeped in history and culture, Agra was once the proud capital of the Mughal Empire. It was during the reign of Akbar and Shah Jahan, Agra was at its zenith. During their rein, Agra witnessed development in architecture, music and literature. Agra is no less than a marvel in architecture. Forts, mausoleums and gardens built centuries ago still look magnificent and reminds of an era, which perhaps was the golden in Agra’s history. Agra Tour Package booking.

Taj Mahal Tour: The eighth wonder of the world, is the mausoleum of the Mumtaz Mahal and also one of the great architectural marvels in the world. An ideal epitome of love and dedication, the Taj Mahal was built by the fifth Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan in 1630 after the death of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal while delivering the child. It is quite unique as it is the only shrine in the world that has created a hallmark in the whole world. Taj Mahal leaves the tourists coming to Agra spellbound. In 1612, the marriage of Shahjahan and Mumtaz Mahal took place. She conceived fourteen children and while giving birth to the fifteenth child she took her last breath. By the hard labour of twenty thousand workers, the Taj Mahal was built in 22 years.

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