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Map of South Asia highlighting the location of Agra, India, with a red star indicating its status as a World Heritage Site. Agra is shown in northern India, with surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. An inset globe in the upper right corner marks the region's position in the world. Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold dot marking the location of Agra in northern India. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Iran are labeled. A small inset globe highlights the region's position in Asia. Disputed and administered areas in northern India are also indicated. The marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, with its large central dome, four minarets, and reflecting pool in the foreground. Taj Mahal Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India: Agra Fort (Red Fort) White marble domes of the Pearl Mosque rise above the red sandstone walls of Agra Fort, with trees in the foreground, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra Fort Agra Fort gate
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Why the Taj Mahal was built
Learn why Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to build the Taj Mahal.
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Agra Fort, Agra, India
Agra Fort (Red Fort), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Taj Mahal
Considered the peak of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal...
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India: Agra Fort (Red Fort)
Agra Fort (Red Fort), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, designated a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Pearl Mosque and fort
The Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid) and the fort at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Agra Fort
Jahangir's Palace (Jahangiri Mahal) inside Agra Fort (Lal Qila), Agra, Uttar Pradesh,...
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Agra Fort gate
Amar Singh Gate, Agra Fort (Red Fort), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Agra: tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah
Tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Agra: tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah
Tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Agra: tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah
Interior chamber of the tomb of Iʿtimād al-Dawlah, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Taj Mahal
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, was built...
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, designated a World Heritage site in 1983.
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
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