Just northwest of the Taj Mahal, this formidable fortress rests on the west bank of the Yamuna River on the edge of central Agra. About a century older than its more recognized neighbor, Agra Fort ...
(© David Noton Photography / Alamy) There is some evidence, including a mention of a fort in an 11th-century collection of poems, for scholars to believe that Agra Fort has been around for more than 2 ...
A massive door at Agra Fort came from the tomb of Mahmud Ghaznavi, brought by the Bengal Native Army after the First ...
The stunning architectural beauty of the Taj Mahal, built entirely of white marble, is particularly evident at sunrise and sunset. At sunrise the changing light casts shadows, and at night it seems to ...
When people think of their first trip to India, the Golden Triangle is often what they dream of. With Delhi’s history and chaos, Jaipur’s opulent forts and palaces, and the jewel in India’s crown, ...
Petitioner specifically accused the Agra Development Authority of building kiosks, paved walkways, and brick-cement edifices ...
In September 1996, the “Taj Protection Mission Management Board” (TPMMB) was set up as per suggestions of the Supreme Court of India for the environmental protection of the Taj Mahal. Consequently the ...
In 2003: Development project negatively impacting the World Heritage value of the properties of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (‘Taj Heritage Corridor Project’). The project was suspended by the Indian ...