Purani Mandi Chauraha is a busy road junction in the Taj Ganj area of Agra. You can identify the intersection by a metallic-brown statue of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji mounted on his horse. The name of this crossing translates to…
Taj Mahal West Approach
This walk follows the historic western route leading to the Taj Mahal, tracing the path of centuries of travelers. You'll wander past ancient crossroads, red sandstone mosques, and busy local stalls before stepping through the majestic gateway to see the white marble monument.
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1. Purani Mandi Chauraha
2. Taj Mahal West City Gate
The West Gate of the Taj Mahal, historically known as the Fatehpuri Gate, is one of the three primary entrances to the monument complex. It is a striking three-story structure built of red sandstone that contrasts sharply with the white…
3. Fatehpuri Masjid
The Fatehpuri Masjid in Agra is a red sandstone structure located near the western gate of the Taj Mahal. Built on a raised rectangular platform, the mosque features a central dome flanked by four minarets. It bears the name of Fatehpuri…
4. Jilaukhana (Forecourt)
The Jilaukhana is a large, rectangular forecourt paved in geometric patterns and enclosed by walls of red sandstone. Its name literally translates to in front of the house, and it functions as a ceremonial transition space that separates…
5. Great Gate
The Great Gate, known as the Darwaza-i-Rauza, is a massive red sandstone structure that serves as the formal entrance to the Taj Mahal complex. Rising to a height of nearly one hundred feet, its facade is defined by a large central arch,…
6. Mughal Garden, Agra
The Mughal Garden in the Tajganj neighborhood defines itself through the strict symmetry of the charbagh, a four-part garden layout that was a signature of imperial Mughal design. These spaces were modeled after the Islamic vision of…
7. Taj Mahal Mosque Agra
The Taj Mahal Mosque, or Masjid, is the red sandstone building standing on the western side of the main marble mausoleum. It is instantly recognizable by its three marble-coated domes and its towering central portal, known as an iwan,…
8. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum that rises from a raised platform on the banks of the Yamuna River. It is distinguished by a large central dome and four minarets positioned at the corners of the platform, all arranged with…