View from the Crystal Lounge.

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Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audiences).

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Within the palace of the Mughal emperor Akhbar, it is located at Fatehpur Sikri, western Uttar Pradesh, a city founded in 1571 by the emperor. In 1584 the city was abandoned, for lack of water for the population's consumption. The imperial complex was classified UNESCO heritage in 1986.

Top of central pillar, supporting beams.

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Inside Diwan-i-Khas, at Fatehpur Sikri Fort.

Inside door.

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In Diwan-i-Khas, Fatehpur Sikri Fort.

Panch Mahal.

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The Imperial Palace, inside Fatehpur Sikri Fort.

Old mini-bus Mazda.

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It is used to transport visitors to and from Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Uttar Pradesh.

Khwabgah (emperor's private room) and Anoop Talao…

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Inside Fatehpur Sikri Fort.

Pachisi Court.

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On the background stands the private audiences hall - Diwan-i-Khas. All this lies inside Fatehpur Sikri Fort, UNESCO heritage since 1986.

Street sale of coconuts.

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At Shilpgram Road, Agra.

Great Gate of Taj Mahal (17th century).

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Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal site was classified UNESCO heritage in 1983. Scaffolding doesn't hide the magnificence of the gate.

Northwest tower of the Great Gate.

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Inside Taj Mahal complex, in Agra.

Kau Ban Mosque and southwest minaret of Taj Mahal.

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Built in the 17th century at Agra and classified UNESCO heritage in 1983.

Great Gate of Taj Mahal.

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Inside view, from Taj Mahal Park, Agra.

Mehman Khana.

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Former guest home and event hall of Taj Mahal complex, in Agra.

River Door.

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Facing north, where River Yamuna flows, this door of Taj Mahal was made in marble, as the whole mausoleum, UNESCO heritage of Agra.

Northwest minaret of Taj Mahal.

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With River Yamuna on the background. This river has its springs in the Himalayas, flows across Delhi, before crossing Agra. It's a tributary of River Ganges, which changes its name in the Bangla Desh border into River Padma. Until this one reaches the Gulf of Bengal, in some sections it is the border with Bangla Desh, in other sections it has either Bangla Desh or India on both sides.

Taj Mahal and its southwest minaret.

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This Mughal mausoleum of Agra became UNESCO heritage in 1980.

Taj Mahal.

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Jewel of Agra, built in marble, classified as UNESCO heritage. It attracts many visitors, as shown in this photo taken in Taj Mahal Park.

Rhesus monkeys.

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In the gardens of Taj Mahal Park, Agra.

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