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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 started […]

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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 a […]

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