Things to do in Agra District, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Architectural Buildings

September 21, 2021 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Agra District, India including Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Jodha Bai's Palace, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan E Aam, Diwan-I-Aam, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Khwabgah.
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1. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
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4.5 based on 2,354 reviews

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Reviewed By FazulM2

This is a mausoleum that enshrines the remains of Mumtaz Mahal's parents, her first husband and first child plus her close lady in waiting. This was a piece of history that I didnt know whereby she had an earlier marriage. All the while she had been associated with Shah Jahan and the Taj Mahal. The building is a smaller version of Taj Mahal and with lesser architectural finery when compared to Taj Mahal. Nevertheless the architecture is very much like that of Taj Mahal where Iranian workmanship can be seem on the walls. Scriptures were crafted into the stones of the wall and the way the mausoleum was built ensured that the 4 corners be used to entomb the related figures to Mumtaz. You cant leave Agra without seeing this.

2. Jodha Bai's Palace

Fatehpur Sikri 283110 India
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Jodha Bai's Palace

Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom

Set around an enormous courtyard, this palace was the one-time courtyard of Emperor Akbar’s Hindu wife. It features traditional Indian columns, Islamic cupolas and Persian roof tiles.

3. Sheesh Mahal

Inside The Agra Fort Near Muthamman Burj, Agra 282003 India
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4.5 based on 510 reviews

Sheesh Mahal

Reviewed By wacotom - Leander, United States

We were so lucky to have a great guide. Walking through the Fort stopping at the amazing interior Palace rooms was really enhanced by our guide. Having him point out how they carved the marble and then inlaid with the semi-precious stones was great. The combination of the wonderful workmanship and a detailed history of India during this timeframe really enhanced our visit.

4. Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort

Agra India
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort

Reviewed By aniltomar1962 - Agra, India

It provides a clear representation of the Court life of the famous Mughal Emperor of his time and a well marked description of how well Defined were the class of courtiers in those times

5. Jahangir Mahal

Agra Fort, Rakabhyndzh, Agra India
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Jahangir Mahal

Reviewed By ScarlettJohanss

The Jahangir Chateau, is indeed a very amazing, rank on the top of the porch, looking down, we can see our legs softly, laying, each layer has its own unique spectacle, easy toperich one of them, lot of people see us, have taken so wonderful photos with us, like stars!

6. Diwan E Aam

28. 655713 ° N 77. 242283 ° E, Agra 282003 India
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Diwan E Aam

Reviewed By AmolakRattanK - New Delhi, India

You can see and appreciate the building where Shahansha was giving audience to common citizens and addressing their complaints.. Governor Amolak Rattan Kohli

7. Diwan-I-Aam

Near Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri India +91 81269 95552
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Diwan-I-Aam

Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia

Akbar used to hear the petitions of the general public in this huge area where public gathered in the lawns and King with his special advisors sat in the main building. This was given much importance by Akbar and he used to focus on the problems of the public. This is the first spot we saw on our entry to the Fatehpur Sikri fort.

8. Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri India https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/255/
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

Fatehpur Sikri

Reviewed By wendk2018

Founded in 1571, this former capital of Mughal Empire, is an an amazing conglomeration of red sandstone buildings, including separate summer and winter palaces and an outdoor stage for entertainment. It was abandoned in 1610. Definitely worth visiting - a great example of both Hindu and Muslim architecture.

9. Buland Darwaza

Fatehpur Sikri India
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4.0 based on 471 reviews

Buland Darwaza

Buland Darwaza or the "Gate of Magnificence", was built in 1601 A.D. by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, a town which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays ...

Reviewed By ansari4me - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Buland Darwaza Gate of victory was built in 1601 by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid. It is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. On the main gateway an Islamic inscription written in Persian reads "Isa (Jesus), son of Mary said: 'The world is a Bridge, pass over it, but build no houses upon it. He who hopes for a day may hope for eternity, but the World endures but an hour. Spend it in prayer for the rest is unseen". Verses from the Quran have been carved in the Naskh (script) along the top. These were drawn by Khwaja Hussain Chishti, a disciple of Sheikh Salim Chishti

10. Khwabgah

Fatehpur Sikri India
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4.0 based on 90 reviews

Khwabgah

Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia

It was the Royal Bed Room of Akbar and very nicely built elevated building standing on pillars. Had special space for personal meetings with his advisors and was directly connected to the royal harem and queens palaces through enclosed passages. Also has a library which boasted around 25000 manuscripts at that time according to Abul Fazl.

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