Beyond the Taj Mahal - Explore Agra's Tombs

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While exploring one of the numerous tombs in Agra, I heard a hollow wail that sounded like an  eerie “Hellooooo”, while I was taken aback by the disembodied voice, I quickly reminded myself that this is India where the unexpected is quite a common occurrence. I glanced across the tomb to see a sari clad women grinning at her demonstration of the tomb's perfectly angled interiors ability to reflect sound.

With more than a billion people inhabiting the country, it can be a difficult to be alone in India. It can be even harder to be alone in Agra, home to the stunning Taj Mahal that attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors every year. If you are planning a trip to Agra, do check cheap air tickets online from multiple portals before booking.

There is more to Agra than just the Taj Mahal, the city was the capital of the Mughal empire for centuries and their powerful and wealthy rulers held sway over much of India and Pakistan. As a  result, much of the city is home to magnificent tombs built in memory of these emperors. The best way to get to the city is to book cheap air tickets to Delhi and take a taxi to the city.

Mausoleum of Akbar :-The Mughals certainly knew how to create stunning resting places and the Mausoleum of Akbar is a fine example. Set amidst a lush garden, the entrance to the tomb is a massive gate topped with four towers and swirling flowery patterns and geometric motifs. The contrasting brick red and white colour scheme fits well into the dusty north Indian landscape. The mausoleum was planned during Akbar's lifetime and completed in 1612. It is a massive structure with arches, canopies, and multiple storeys with the emperor's tomb in the center. Nearby are smaller tombs of his daughters. This tomb is the second best reason to visit Agra, before planing you trip, make sure to check prices on numerous portals to grab a cheap flight booking.

The Baby Taj :- Known as Itimad-ud-Daulah, this structure is located north of the Taj Mahal and is the tomb built for Jehangir's chief minister. Its title as the 'baby Taj' is fairly fitting as it shares many of the attributes with its more famous big brother, though on a smaller scale. Located in the center of a sprawling garden, the Itimad-ud-Daulah is a graceful marble structure with four octagonal towers and squarish roof pavilion. The highlight of the tomb are the intricate decorate elements featuring polychromatic elements that are peppered throughout the structure. The baby Taj was built as a prototype for the Taj Mahal and many of the architectural elements were later perfected in the original structure.

Chini-ka-Rauza :-  Built on a riverside very close to the Taj Mahal, the Chini-ka-Rauza is the tomb of Afzal Khan, the senior minister to Emperor Shah Jahan. The tomb was constructed in 1639 and features Persian architecture  as a homage to the origin of Afzal Khan. Centuries of natural and human abuse has chipped away its external decorations, however the interiors still retain the magnificent artworks on glazed tiles. The one element that sticks out in the tomb is the beautiful inscription of 'Allah' in Arabic inside a bluish background that is surrounded by swirl of floral patterns.
Location: India

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