Articles by msidd
fatehpur sikri
Posted May 28, 2006 at 02:14 AM
One of the great (and most beautiful) cities of the Mughal Empire, and home to the third of the "Red Forts" built by the dynasty (Delhi, Agra, and Fatehpur). The city was briefly the capital of the empire and is only 26 miles from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri's beautiful Jama Masjid (mosque) was built as a replica of the Prophet's Mosque [...]
fort agra
Posted May 23, 2006 at 04:13 AM
The majestic fort in Agra, once the capital of the Mughal empire, neighbors the beautiful Taj Mahal. It was home to several generations of Mughal emperors, who ruled most of India from within its walls. These emperors included Shah Jehan, who built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his deceased wife, and his son Aurangzeb, who imprisoned Shah [...]
