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Places to Visit Near Taj Mahal : Akbar’s tomb

Four kilometers from Agra is Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra which is an excellent example of assimilation of different styles of architecture and it represents a significant departure from the earlier Mughal buildings. The tomb carries the characteristic flavor of the airy tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandara Akbar [...]

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Sikandra : The Mausoleum of Akbar Near Agra

Four kilometers from Agra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Construction of this beautiful monument was started by Akbar himself. This structure is a perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs. But Akbar died before his mausoleum could be completed and his son Jehangir completed it.
Akbar was a Mughal emperor who was also [...]

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