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The Site for Taj Mahal

Agra

Agra is home to the the monument, Taj Mahal.

The Site for Taj Mahal
seen from Yamuna River bed

The site for Taj Mahal was decided to be along the river Yamuna which was a small bend that would increase the beauty of the building multi-fold. The site belonged to Raja Jai Singh of Amber who was given an equal compensation by Shah Jahan consisting of mansions inside the city of Agra. The site chosen for the construction of Taj Mahal had an added advantage that it was viewable from Shah Jahan’s palace in the Agra Fort.
The Construction


Location of Agra on India map
Location of Agra on India map

Agra is in UP State located in the northern part of India

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The Site for Taj Mahal

Agra Flights

There's a 2 hours direct flight from Bangalore to Agra…

Agra Fort railway Station

Many long distance trains pass via Agra Fort station.

Direction to the Agra Fort Railway Station

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