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In 499 CE, at the age of 23, he wrote a text on astronomy and an unparallel treatise on mathematics called "Aryabhatiyam. " He formulated the process of calculating the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. Aryabhatt was the first to proclaim that the earth is round, it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space - 1000 years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. He is also acknowledged for calculating p (Pi) to four decimal places: 3.1416 and the sine table in trigonometry. Centuries later, in 825 CE, the Arab mathematician, Mohammed Ibna Musa credited the value of Pi to the Indians, "This value has been given by the Hindus." And above all, his most spectacular contribution was the concept of zero without which modern computer technology would have been non-existent. Aryabhatt was a colossus in the field of mathematics.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">BHASKARACHARYA II</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/2-708097.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 253px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/2-708084.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />(1114-1183 CE)<br /><br />GENIUS IN ALGEBRA<br />Born in the obscure village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra, Bhaskaracharya' s work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry catapulted him to fame and immortality. His renowned mathematical works called "Lilavati" and "Bijaganita" are considered to be unparalled and a memorial to his profound intelligence. Its translation in several languages of the world bear testimony to its eminence. In his treatise "Siddhant Shiromani" he writes on planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the "Surya Siddhant" he makes a note on the force of gravity: "Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to this attraction." Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton. He was the champion among mathematicians of ancient and medieval India. His works fired the imagination of Persian and European scholars, who through research on his works earned fame and popularity.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA KANAD</span><br />(600 BCE)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/3-754066.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 239px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/3-754055.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />FOUNDER OF ATOMIC THEORY<br />As the founder of "Vaisheshik Darshan"- one of six principal philosophies of India - Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwarika in Gujarat. He was the pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory. He has classified all the objects of creation into nine elements, namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul. He says, "Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn connect with each other to form molecules." His statement ushered in the Atomic Theory for the first time ever in the world, nearly 2500 years before John Dalton. Kanad has also described the dimension and motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The eminent historian, T.N. Colebrook, has said, "Compared to the scientists of Europe, Kanad and other Indian scientists were the global masters of this field."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NAGARJUNA (100 CE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/4-754086.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 255px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/4-754076.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />WIZARD OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE<br />He was an extraordinary wizard of science born in the nondescript village of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh. His dedicated research for twelve years produced maiden discoveries and inventions in the faculties of chemistry and metallurgy. Textual masterpieces like "Ras Ratnakar," "Rashrudaya" and "Rasendramangal" are his renowned contributions to the science of chemistry. Where the medieval alchemists of England failed, Nagarjuna had discovered the alchemy of transmuting base metals into gold. As the author of medical books like "Arogyamanjari" and "Yogasar," he also made significant contributions to the field of curative medicine. Because of his profound scholarliness and versatile knowledge, he was appointed as Chancellor of the famous University of Nalanda. Nagarjuna's milestone discoveries impress and astonish the scientists of today.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA CHARAK</span><br />(600 BCE)<br /><br />FATHER OF MEDICINE<br />Acharya Charak has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work, the "Charak Samhita", is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. His principles, diagoneses, and cures retain their potency and truth even after a couple of millennia. When the science of anatomy was confused with different theories in Europe, Acharya Charak revealed through his innate genius and enquiries the facts on human anatomy, embryology, pharmacology, blood circulation and diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis, heart disease, etc. In the "Charak Samhita" he has described the medicinal qualities and functions of 100,000 herbal plants. He has emphasized the influence of diet and activity on mind and body. He has proved the correlation of spirituality and physical health contributed greatly to diagnostic and curative sciences. He has also prescribed and ethical charter for medical practitioners two centuries prior to the Hippocratic oath. Through his genius and intuition, Acharya Charak made landmark contributions to Ayurvedal. He forever remains etched in the annals of history as one of the greatest and noblest of rishi-scientists.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA SUSHRUT (600 BCE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/5-733312.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 259px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/5-733298.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />FATHER OF PLASTIC SURGERY<br />A genius who has been glowingly recognized in the annals of medical science. Born to sage Vishwamitra, Acharya Sudhrut details the first ever surgery procedures in "Sushrut Samhita," a unique encyclopedia of surgery. He is venerated as the father of plastic surgery and the science of anesthesia. When surgery was in its infancy in Europe, Sushrut was performing Rhinoplasty (restoration of a damaged nose) and other challenging operations. In the "Sushrut Samhita," he prescribes treatment for twelve types of fractures and six types of dislocations. His details on human embryology are simply amazing. Sushrut used 125 types of surgical instruments including scalpels, lancets, needles, Cathers and rectal speculums; mostly designed from the jaws of animals and birds. He has also described a number of stitching methods; the use of horse's hair as thread and fibers of bark. In the "Sushrut Samhita," and fibers of bark. In the "Sushrut Samhita," he details 300 types of operations. The ancient Indians were the pioneers in amputation, caesarian and cranial surgeries. Acharya Sushrut was a giant in the arena of medical science.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VARAHAMIHIR (499-587 CE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/6-733343.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 257px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/6-733325.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />EMINENT ASTROLOGER AND ASTRONOMERA<br />renowned astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special decoration and status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in Avanti (Ujjain). Varahamihir' s book "panchsiddhant" holds a prominent place in the realm of astronomy. He notes that the moon and planets are lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight. In the "Bruhad Samhita" and "Bruhad Jatak," he has revealed his discoveries in the domains of geography, constellation, science, botany and animal science. In his treatise on botanical science, Varamihir presents cures for various diseases afflicting plants and trees. The rishi-scientist survives through his unique contributions to the science of astrology and astronomy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA PATANJALI (200 BCE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/7-759537.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 261px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/7-759526.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />FATHER OF YOGA<br />The Science of Yoga is one of several unique contributions of India to the world. It seeks to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali, the founder, hailed from the district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh. He prescribed the control of prana (life breath) as the means to control the body, mind and soul. This subsequently rewards one with good health and inner happiness. Acharya Patanjali's 84 yogic postures effectively enhance the efficiency of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and endocrine systems and many other organs of the body. Yoga has eight limbs where Acharya Patanjali shows the attainment of the ultimate bliss of God in samadhi through the disciplines of: yam, niyam, asan, pranayam, pratyahar, dhyan and dharna. The Science of Yoga has gained popularity because of its scientific approach and benefits. Yoga also holds the honored place as one of six philosophies in the Indian philosophical system. Acharya Patanjali will forever be remembered and revered as a pioneer in the science of self-discipline, happiness and self-realization.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA BHARADWAJ (800 BCE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/8-759557.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 259px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/8-759546.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />PIONEER OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY<br />Acharya Bharadwaj had a hermitage in the holy city of Prayag and was an ordent apostle of Ayurveda and mechanical sciences. He authored the "Yantra Sarvasva" which includes astonishing and outstanding discoveries in aviation science, space science and flying machines. He has described three categories of flying machines: 1.) One that flies on earth from one place to another. 2.) One that travels from one planet to another. 3.) And One that travels from one universe to another. His designs and descriptions have impressed and amazed aviation engineers of today. His brilliance in aviation technology is further reflected through techniques described by him:<br />1.) Profound Secret: The technique to make a flying machine invisible through the application of sunlight and wind force.<br />2.) Living Secret: The technique to make an invisible space machine visible through the application of electrical force.<br />3.) Secret of Eavesdropping: The technique to listen to a conversation in another plane.<br />4.) Visual Secrets: The technique to see what's happening inside another plane.<br />Through his innovative and brilliant discoveries, Acharya Bharadwaj has been recognized as the pioneer of aviation technology.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ACHARYA KAPIL (3000 BCE)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/9-780517.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 262px;" src="http://fun.magicindiatour.com/uploaded_images/9-780503.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />FATHER OF COSMOLOGY<br />Celebrated as the founder of Sankhya philosophy, Acharya Kapil is believed to have been born in 3000 BCE to the illustrious sage Kardam and Devhuti. He gifted the world with the Sankhya School of Thought. His pioneering work threw light on the nature and principles of the ultimate Soul (Purusha), primal matter (Prakruti) and creation. His concept of transformation of energy and profound commentaries on atma, non-atma and the subtle elements of the cosmos places him in an elite class of master achievers - incomparable to the discoveries of other cosmologists. On his assertion that Prakruti, with the inspiration of Purusha, is the mother of cosmic creation and all energies, he contributed a new chapter in the science of cosmology. Because of his extrasensory observations and revelations on the secrets of creation, he is recognized and saluted as the Father of Cosmology.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-47656726142316631452009-06-27T09:27:00.001+05:302009-06-27T09:27:41.728+05:30India-Tour-Travel-TipsIndia-Tour-Travel-Tips<br /><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank">Magic India Tour</a> wish you a very safe journey please read below tips before arrival to India.<b><br><br /> </b><br /> <div align="left"><font color="#990000" size="3"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> </div><br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /> <p><b><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br /> <a name="HealthTips"></a><font color="#FF3300">Health Tips</font></b><br><br /> Avoid drinking water from an unknown source. 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But the screaming need is for cleaning up the place or <br /> that it is just too dirty for comfort. Avoid traveling in the Second <br /> Class.<b> </b></p><br /> <p><b><br><br /> <a name="Safety"></a> <font color="#FF0000">Safety</font></b><br><br /> There have been many cases of tricksters cheating foreign tourists <br /> of their medical insurance. Some touts have even offered a commission <br /> on the insurance money. It is therefore advisable only to go for <br /> medical emergencies to the large hospitals. Tourists coming alone <br /> should avoid late night outings and lonely places. Female tourists <br /> should avoid befriending or going with local peoples (few bad people <br /> spoils the name of full country but i am interested in your safety). <br /> <br><br /> <br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br /> <b><a name="Money"></a><font color="#FF0000">Money</font></b><br><br /> The local currency is the rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 <br /> paise.<br><br /> Notes are available in denominations of INR1.00, 2.00, 5.00, 10.00, <br /> 20.00, 50.00, 100.00 and 500.00. 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You'll need to produce bank receipts <br /> ('encashment certificates') to show that you have changed money <br /> legally.<br><br /> An easy currency­converter is available online.<br><br /> You can check the value of your money right away.<br><br /> All popular credit cards are easily accepted in most metropolitans <br /> of India.</p><br /> <div align="left"><font color="#990000" size="3"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> </div><br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /> <p><b> <a name="Visas"></a><font color="#FF0000">Visas</font></b><br><br /> <b><br><br /> Passports:</b> All travellers to India must possess a valid passport. <br /> It is advisable to carry your passport on your person all the while <br /> in India for possible identification requirements. Citizens of Nepal <br /> and Bhutan can travel without passport but they have to carry some <br /> special permits. </p><br /> <p><b>Visas:</b> All foreign tourists to India must possess a valid <br /> visas. Visas are not issued on arrival. the cost of Visa is US$ <br /> 30 for up to six months. US$ 50 for up to one year and US$ 100 for <br /> more than one year. Contact the Indian embassy or consulate in your <br /> country for issuing of visas. A tourist visa is valid for three <br /> to six months.<br><br /> Tourist visas allow multiple entry to simplify visits to neighbouring <br /> countries. 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Be careful of small time pickpockets, <br /> chain / purse-snatchers who take advantage of the crowds.<br><br /> <br><br /> While shopping - it is better to check with a local friend or your <br /> hotel staff for reliable places and approximate prices - to avoid <br /> getting fleeced. <br><br /> <br><br /> A special police force called Tourist Police is posted at all important <br /> places frequented by tourists for providing assistance to tourists <br /> to prevent them from being cheated, harassed, etc. This force is <br /> headed by a Superintendent of Police, designated as Deputy Director <br /> Tourism (Enforcement) and is stationed in the Tourist Reception <br /> Centre. <br><br /> <br><br /> As in any location, there are those who steal from others, so follow <br /> the same rules of safety that you follow traveling anywhere else <br /> with respect to using hotel lock boxes, and keeping travel documents <br /> safe. When in public places, keep them in your hotel, or with you <br /> all the time when moving about.<br><br /> </p><br /> <p>Don't carry a traditional wallet with you <br><br /> Avoid keeping valuables in a purse, which can be easily snatched <br /> off your shoulder. <br><br /> <br><br /> Wash fruits before eating them. <br><br /> Do carry sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.<br><br /> <br><br /> Always respect religious shrines and places of worship, Some places <br /> require visitors to observe a decent dress code. Take care not to <br /> violate any taboos in a mosque or a temple.<br><br /> <br><br /> Change currency only from official moneychangers. Remember to retain <br /> the currency Exchange receipts after each transaction. You will <br /> need them for re-exchange on departure.<br><br /> <br><br /> Besides the originals, a copy of your passport, travel visas, airline <br /> tickets and travel documents. A list of any charge or credit cards <br /> you are carrying. Remember to keep the copies separate from the <br /> originals. <br><br /> <br><br /> Consider purchasing special Travel insurance and medical evaluation <br /> plan programmes.<br><br /> <br><br /> The voltage used is 220 volts (the U.S. uses 120 volts). You can <br /> purchase a converter at most hardware stores for appliances that <br /> do not switch to 220V.<br><br /> Current Spikes are common in india so use a spike buster <br><br /> <br><br /> Tipping is a matter of personal discretion. Although bills normally <br /> include a service charge, it is customary to tip in restaurants <br /> and other places that cater to tourists.<br><br /> <br><br /> ln case of complaints against taxi or auto rickshaw for overcharging <br /> or cheating, note down the number of the vehicle and lodge a report <br /> with Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic). you can get the Contact <br /> Phone Nos in Telephone Directory.<br><br /> <br><br /> <br><br /> <b><a name="TimeZone"></a><font color="#FF0000">Time Zone</font></b><br><br /> India Time Standard Time is 5.5 hours (5 hours 30 minutes) ahead <br /> of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5.5). <br><br /> </p><br /> <div align="left"><br><br /> <font color="#990000" size="3"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> </div><br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /> <p> </p><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"Offering Memorable India Tours">Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-53110303640582953292009-06-27T09:26:00.002+05:302009-06-27T09:27:08.325+05:30Taj Mahal tour IndiaTaj Mahal tour India<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/tajmahal.html" title="Taj Mahal tour India"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 187px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/Tajmahal-agra.jpg" border="0" alt="Taj Mahal tour India" /></a><br />Construction began: 1632<br />Completed: 1653<br />Built by: Shah Jahan<br />Designer: Ahmad Lahauri<br />Build for: in memory of Mumtaz Mahal<br />World Heritage Site: 1983<br />Cost of Costruction: about 32 million Rupees<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/architecture-of-taj-mahal.html" title="architecture of taj mahal">Architecture of Taj Mahal</a><br /><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/location-of-taj-mahal.html" title="location of taj mahal">Location of Taj Mahal</a><br /><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/taj-mahal-importance.html" title="Taj Mahal Importance">Taj Mahal Importance</a><br /><br />The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in AH 1040 (AD 1631). Her last wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before". Thus emperor Shah Jahan set about building this fairytale like marvel. The construction of Taj Mahal was started in AD 1632 and completed at the end of 1653 AD.<br /><br />twenty thousand workmen are said to be employed on it daily, for their accommodation a small town, named after the deceased empress-'Mumtazabad, now known as Taj Ganj, was built adjacent to it. Amanat Khan Shirazi was the calligrapher of Taj Mahal, his name occurs at the end of an inscription on one of the gates of the Taj. Poet Ghyasuddin had designed the verses on the tombstone, while Ismail Khan Afridi of Turkey was the dome maker.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br />Muhammad Hanif was the superintendent of Masons. The designer of Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The material was brought in from all over India and central Asia and it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site.<br /><br />The central dome is 187 feet high at the centre. Red sandstone was brought from Fatehpur Sikri, Jasper from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire from Sri Lanka, Coal and Cornelian from Arabia and diamonds from Panna. In all 28 kind of rare, semi precious and precious stones were used for inlay work in the Taj Mahal. The chief building material, the white marble was brought from the quarries of Makrana, in distt. Nagaur, Rajasthan.<br /><br />Soon after the Taj Mahal's completion, Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb and put under house arrest at nearby Agra Fort. Upon Shah Jahan's death, Aurangzeb buried him in the Taj Mahal next to his wife.<br /><br />Other Places of Interest In Agra<a name="Places of Interest In Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="Agra fort Agra">Agra Fort</a><a name="Agra Fort Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/fatehpur-sikri.html" title="Fatehpur Sikri Agra">Fatehpur Sikri</a><a name="Fatehpur Sikri Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/itimad-ud-daulah.html" title="Itmad ud daula Tomb Agra">Itmad-Ud-Daulah</a><a name="Itmad-Ud-Daulah Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.html" title="Akbar's tomb Agra">Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra</a><a name="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/dayalbagh-gardens.html" title="Dayal Bagh Agra">Swami Bagh Samadhi</a><a name="Swami Bagh Samadhi Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mankameshwar-temple.html" title="Mankameshwar temple Agra">Mankameshwar Temple</a><a name="Mankameshwar Temple Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/guru-ka-tal.html" title="Guru Ka tal Agra">Guru ka Tal</a><a name="Guru ka Tal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/chini-ka-rauza.html" title="Chini ka rauza Agra">Chini Ka Rauza</a><a name="Chini Ka Rauza Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/rambagh-gardens.html" title="Rambagh Garden Agra">Ram Bagh</a><a name="Ram Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mariams-tomb.html" title="Mariam's Tomb Agra">Mariam's Tomb</a><a name="Mariam's Tomb Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mehtab-bagh.html" title="Mehtab Bagh Agra">Mehtab Bagh</a><a name="Mehtab Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/keetham-lake.html" title="Keetham lake Agra">Keetham Lake</a><a name="Keetham Lake Agra"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"Offering Memorable India Tours">Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-5346014599121203822009-06-27T09:26:00.001+05:302009-06-27T09:26:46.355+05:30Agra Introduction (city of Taj mahal)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/tajmahal.html" title="Taj Mahal tour India City of Taj Mahal Agra introduction"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 187px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/Tajmahal-agra.jpg" border="0" alt="Taj Mahal tour India" /></a><br />Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)<br />Area: 188.40 km² (73 sq mi)<br />District: Agra<br />Population: 1,400,000<br />Pincode: 282 XXX<br />Telephone: +91(562)<br />Vehicle: UP-80<br /><br /><br /><br />Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana, or Paradise. Tradition and legend ascribe the present city of Raja Badal Singh (around 1475) whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 12th century Persian poet Salman writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by one King Jaipal, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. It was ruled by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<br /><br />Geography<br />Agra is situated on the banks of Yamuna river. It has an average elevation of 171 metres (561 ft). On the north it is bound by Mathura, on the south by Dhaulpur, on the east by Firozabad, on the south-east by Fatehabad and on the west by Bharatpur. Agra is the third biggest city in Uttar Pradesh. The Agra district is divided into Six Tehsils and 15 Blocks. Total number of Nayay <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a>Panchayats in the district are 114 while Gram Sabhas stands at 636. The total populated villages are 904. The total number of police stations in the district are 41 out of which 16 are in Urban area and 25 are in Rural area. The total number of Railway Stations (including Halts) are 29 and Bus Stands/Bus Stops are 144. Total number of Broad Gauge lines is 196 K.M. and Meter Gauge is 35 K.M<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Other Places of Interest In Agra<a name="Places of Interest In Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="Agra fort Agra">Agra Fort</a><a name="Agra Fort Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/fatehpur-sikri.html" title="Fatehpur Sikri Agra">Fatehpur Sikri</a><a name="Fatehpur Sikri Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/itimad-ud-daulah.html" title="Itmad ud daula Tomb Agra">Itmad-Ud-Daulah</a><a name="Itmad-Ud-Daulah Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.html" title="Akbar's tomb Agra">Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra</a><a name="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/dayalbagh-gardens.html" title="Dayal Bagh Agra">Swami Bagh Samadhi</a><a name="Swami Bagh Samadhi Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mankameshwar-temple.html" title="Mankameshwar temple Agra">Mankameshwar Temple</a><a name="Mankameshwar Temple Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/guru-ka-tal.html" title="Guru Ka tal Agra">Guru ka Tal</a><a name="Guru ka Tal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/chini-ka-rauza.html" title="Chini ka rauza Agra">Chini Ka Rauza</a><a name="Chini Ka Rauza Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/rambagh-gardens.html" title="Rambagh Garden Agra">Ram Bagh</a><a name="Ram Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mariams-tomb.html" title="Mariam's Tomb Agra">Mariam's Tomb</a><a name="Mariam's Tomb Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mehtab-bagh.html" title="Mehtab Bagh Agra">Mehtab Bagh</a><a name="Mehtab Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/keetham-lake.html" title="Keetham lake Agra">Keetham Lake</a><a name="Keetham Lake Agra"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"Offering Memorable India Tours">Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com</a></span><br /><br /><font color="#990000" size="3"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> <br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /> <p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-68078802286132016892009-06-27T09:25:00.004+05:302009-06-27T09:26:19.832+05:30Agra Fort- India ToursAgra Fort<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="Agra Fort Cilck here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 125px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/agra_fort-Agra.jpg" border="0" alt="Agra Fort" /></a><br />Near the gardens of Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-E-Am, Diwan-E-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan died in 1666 A.D., Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal. Agra Fort, an excellent example of Mughal architecture, is one of the few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br />The construction of the Agra fort was started around 1558, when the initial structures were built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who added most of the marble creations to the fort. The fort is crescent shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river. It is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone, punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9m wide and 10m deep moat surrounds the outer wall. An imposing 22m high inner wall imparts a feeling of invincible defensive construction. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="click here agra fort india tours"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/agra_fort-Agra-gate.jpg" border="0" alt="Agra Fort Gate" /></a>The layout of the fort was determined by the course of the river, which in those days flowed alongside. 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This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city. After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore.<br /><br />Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Today this ghost city has a population of about 30,000. This deserted city has retained many of the old structures, because of the efforts of the Archaeological department .<br /><br />Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra.But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/India-tour-packages.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />::Important buildings ::<br />Jama Masjid or the Friday Mosque :<br />Also known as the Dargah Mosque, this is said to be a copy of the main mosque at Mecca. Its noted for its design which has persian and Hindu elements.<br /><br />The monumental 54 m high Buland Darwaza :<br />the Gate of Victory, is the main entrance. It was constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat. A koranic inscription upon it read, "The world is a bridge, pass over it but built no house upon it. He who hopes for an hour, hopes for Eternity, for the world is but an hour". Just outside the gateway is a deep well wherein local daredevils leap from the top of the entrance into the water. The Shahi Darwaza is the official entrance, where licensed guides can be hired.<br /><br />Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti :<br />The tomb visited by many seeking ful filment of their wishes was built in 1570. The carved marble lattice screens (jalis) are simply remarkable. Within the courtyard is the another tomb of Islam Khan, the saint's garden.<br /><br />Place of Jodha Bai :<br />This was the principal harem wing for Akbar's Hindu wives, over which Jodha Bai, mother of Salim (emperor Jehangir) presided imperiously from her spacious purdah - screened salon. The architecture of the building is a blend of styles with Hindu columns and Muslim cupolas The walls of the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the winds are made entirely of stone latticework.<br /><br />Birbal Bhawan :<br />This casket like palace belonged to Raja Birbal, Akbar's brilliant Brahimin prime minister, one of the "None Jewels of Akbar's Court". The palace fronts onto the Lower Haramsara, which was once believed to be an enormous stable with nearly two hundred enclosures for elephants, horses and camels.<br /><br />Karawan Serai and Hiran Minar :<br />The Karawan Sarai was a large courtyard used by visiting merchants. The Hiran or Deer Minar is said to have been erected over the grave of Akbar's favourite elephant.<br /><br />Palace of the Christian Wife :<br />There was a reperate abode for Akbar's Christian wife from Goa, Maryam, located close to the Jodha Bai Palace. At one time it was gilded throughout, earning the name the Golden Facade.<br /><br />Panch Mahal :<br />A five storied architectural marvel and Akbar's personal citadel of pleasure, where he would spend his evenings with the ladies of the harem. Nearby is the Astrologer's seat, an ornamented pavilion where the resident astrologer played an important role in day to day court life.<br /><br />Diwan-i-Khas :<br />Fatehpur Sikri's architectural gem, this structure is unique for its interior decoration. This single vaulted chamber is dominated by its massive central Lotus Throne Pillar that supported Akbar's throne. This stone column support a flat topped dome which is 6 m high.<br /><br />Diwan-i-Aam :<br />This hall of public audience was designed for large public gatherings. Nearby is Pachisi courtyard, where akbar and his courtiers used slave girls attired in brilliant dress as piece of pachisi (a game similar to ludo), moving when ordered on a giant marble board.<br /><br />Other Places of Interest In Agra<a name="Places of Interest In Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/tajmahal.html" title="Taj Mahal Agra India Tour">Taj Mahal</a><a name="Taj Mahal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="Agra fort Agra">Agra Fort</a><a name="Agra Fort Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/fatehpur-sikri.html" title="Fatehpur Sikri Agra">Fatehpur Sikri</a><a name="Fatehpur Sikri Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/itimad-ud-daulah.html" title="Itmad ud daula Tomb Agra">Itmad-Ud-Daulah</a><a name="Itmad-Ud-Daulah Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.html" title="Akbar's tomb Agra">Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra</a><a name="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/dayalbagh-gardens.html" title="Dayal Bagh Agra">Swami Bagh Samadhi</a><a name="Swami Bagh Samadhi Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mankameshwar-temple.html" title="Mankameshwar temple Agra">Mankameshwar Temple</a><a name="Mankameshwar Temple Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/guru-ka-tal.html" title="Guru Ka tal Agra">Guru ka Tal</a><a name="Guru ka Tal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/chini-ka-rauza.html" title="Chini ka rauza Agra">Chini Ka Rauza</a><a name="Chini Ka Rauza Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/rambagh-gardens.html" title="Rambagh Garden Agra">Ram Bagh</a><a name="Ram Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mariams-tomb.html" title="Mariam's Tomb Agra">Mariam's Tomb</a><a name="Mariam's Tomb Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mehtab-bagh.html" title="Mehtab Bagh Agra">Mehtab Bagh</a><a name="Mehtab Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/keetham-lake.html" title="Keetham lake Agra">Keetham Lake</a><a name="Keetham Lake Agra"></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><font color="#990000" size="2"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> </div><br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"Offering Memorable India Tours">Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-79979015048245997552009-06-27T09:24:00.001+05:302009-06-27T09:24:55.131+05:30Akbar's Tomb Agra India<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/north-india-tours/agra-tours/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.html" title="Akbar's tomb agra"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 125px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.jpg" border="0" alt="Akbar's tomb agra" /></a>Tomb Akbar the Great<br />13 KM from the Agra Fort<br />Built between 1605-1613<br />Red-ochre sandstone<br />Built Akbar's son Jahangir<br />Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it<br /><br /><br />The construction of the mausoleum is said to have commenced during emperor Akbar's (1556-1605) lifetime in 1604 but concluded during his son, Jehangir's reign (1605-1627). This is perhaps accurate, as the Akbarnama states nothing about the description of the monument except for noting Behistan or Behistabad (Abode of Paradise) in Sikandra as the burial place of the emperor. Recorded references to the tomb are mostly from Jehangir's rule; they mention his discontent with the initial progress on the mausoleum and outline his active involvement in its design, modification and embellishment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3461962814_21e604958c_o.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br />The mausoleum complex is square in plan and aligned on the cardinal axis, with the tomb at its center and four gates, one along each wall. Based on a charbagh, or walled square garden composition much like his father Humayun's (1530-1540, 1555-1556) tomb, the tomb of Akbar has a tall sandstone clad gate with ornate marble inlay carvings and inscriptions. It consists of a colossal arched niche flanked on either side by double-stacked balconies. Surmounting the gate pavilion are four towering white marble minarets, one at each corner. Its inscriptions were written and designed by Abd al- Haqq Shirazi (later known as Amanat Khan), famed calligrapher of Mughal monuments including Taj Mahal. While the inscriptions on the north elevation facing the tomb eulogize the deceased emperor, those above the entrance praise Jehangir, the patron of the tomb.<br /><br />Beyond the lofty gate lies the charbagh divided into quadrants by watercourses designed to evoke the rivers of paradise. Hence, the mausoleum itself is physically and metaphorically located at the center of a heavenly garden, Behistan. A paved causeway leads from the gate to the mausoleum. It is a five-tiered structure much like a truncated pyramid enveloped by low galleries. The domed and vaulted galleries are a hundred and five meters long serving as a large square plinth for the four square stories located at their center, each of which steps in as the structure rises. The gallery space is rhythmically arranged with massive pillars supporting arches roughly 6.7 meters apart. The central bay of each side is marked by a high pishtaq surmounted by a rectangular chattri, or roof kiosks. Only the southern pishtaq gives access to the burial chamber, a small square room at the end of long corridor at the heart of the building domed at eighteen meters. Of the vaulted bays behind the four pishtaqs, the southern one is the most elaborate in ornamentation. The burial chamber also houses the tombs of the emperor's daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begam and Aram Bano. <br /><br />Other Places of Interest In Agra<a name="Places of Interest In Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/tajmahal.html" title="Taj Mahal Agra India Tour">Taj Mahal</a><a name="Taj Mahal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-fort.html" title="Agra fort Agra">Agra Fort</a><a name="Agra Fort Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/fatehpur-sikri.html" title="Fatehpur Sikri Agra">Fatehpur Sikri</a><a name="Fatehpur Sikri Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/itimad-ud-daulah.html" title="Itmad ud daula Tomb Agra">Itmad-Ud-Daulah</a><a name="Itmad-Ud-Daulah Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/akbar-tomb-sikandra-agra.html" title="Akbar's tomb Agra">Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra</a><a name="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/dayalbagh-gardens.html" title="Dayal Bagh Agra">Swami Bagh Samadhi</a><a name="Swami Bagh Samadhi Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mankameshwar-temple.html" title="Mankameshwar temple Agra">Mankameshwar Temple</a><a name="Mankameshwar Temple Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/guru-ka-tal.html" title="Guru Ka tal Agra">Guru ka Tal</a><a name="Guru ka Tal Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/chini-ka-rauza.html" title="Chini ka rauza Agra">Chini Ka Rauza</a><a name="Chini Ka Rauza Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/rambagh-gardens.html" title="Rambagh Garden Agra">Ram Bagh</a><a name="Ram Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mariams-tomb.html" title="Mariam's Tomb Agra">Mariam's Tomb</a><a name="Mariam's Tomb Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/mehtab-bagh.html" title="Mehtab Bagh Agra">Mehtab Bagh</a><a name="Mehtab Bagh Agra"></a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/keetham-lake.html" title="Keetham lake Agra">Keetham Lake</a><a name="Keetham Lake Agra"></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><font color="#990000" size="2"><b>:: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India ::</b></font> </div><br /> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.magicindiatour.com"><font color="#990000">Magic India Tour</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.agraguide.com" target="_blank" title="Agra guide click here http://www.agraguide.com"><font color="#990000">Agra Guide</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.com" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.com"><font color="#990000">An India Tours</font></a><font color="#990000"> | </font><a href="http://www.anindiatours.org" target="_blank" title="India tour click here http://www.anindiatours.org"><font color="#990000">India Tour</font></a></p><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"Offering Memorable India Tours">Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043184273523606286.post-62691647217271812592009-06-27T09:23:00.001+05:302009-06-27T09:23:31.824+05:30Dayalbagh Samadhi Agra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/dayalbagh-gardens.html" title="Dayalbagh Gardens agra"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 125px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/Dayalbagh-Gardens-agra.jpg" border="0" alt="Dayalbagh Gardens agra" /></a>headquarters of the Radhasoami Faith<br />10 KM from the Agra Fort<br />Holy Places In Agra<br />Dayalbagh means 'Garden of Mercy'<br />Memory of Shiv Dayal Sahib<br /><br /><br /><br />The Dayalbagh Gardens have been founded in the memory of Shiv Dayal Sahib the founder of the Radhasoami Satsang Movement, a religious movement that was begun in 1861. The movement basically follows a code that is an amalgamation of a number of other religions such as Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism.<br /><br />The architecture of the Dayalbagh Gardens follows much of the same pattern of amalgamation of the traits of different religions like the Radhasoami Satsang movement itself. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title="India tour click here"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 280px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3461962814_21e604958c_o.jpg" border="0" alt="tailor made India tour" /></a><br />Thus, this beautiful memorial gives examples of different architectural styles such as those that can be found in temples, gurudwaras, viharas and mosques all across the country. Impressive at a height of around 110 feet, the memorial is built completely in white marble with majestic pillars.<br /><br />An interesting feature of the memorial is that the construction work at the site is a continuous process. 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Vijayanagara Empire </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/09/Hampi_natural_fortress_Dk.jpg/800px-Hampi_natural_fortress_Dk.jpg" border="0" alt="Hampi" /></a><br />Virupaksha Temple at Hampi<br /><br /><br />Sangama dynasty princes Harihara I and Bukka Raya I founded Vijayanagara in 1336. This mighty city was the capital of an empire of the same name, one of the largest superpowers in Hindu history. The golden years of this Indian realm lasted about 20 years, from 1509-29, under Krishnadevaraya. During this time, the city itself covered 33 sq km and the empire stretched across almost the entire peninsula south of the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra.<br /><br />Agricultural riches brought material wealth to the empire, which was also busy with international trade. But as with many powerful domains, the empire eventually fell; collapsing under the attack of Deccan sultans in 1565, the empire never recovered, and was finally conquered in 1646 by the Sultanates of Bijapur and Golkonda. The city’s ruins are now designated as a World Heritage Site, and surround modern Hampi in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.<br /><br />A tree grows in the courtyard of the must-see 16th century Vittala Temple, a building that Krishnadevaraya started but never finished. A visit to the beautifully sculptured monument calls for a stop at the outer ‘musical’ pillars, which echo when tapped.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Puhar</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Puhar-EzhunilaiMaadam.jpg" border="0" alt="Puhar" /></a><br />A seven-tiered building now stands as the Sillappathikara Art Gallery<br />Sillappathikara Art Gallery<br /><br /><br />Puhar is a town in the Nagapattinam district in the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu in India. Ancient Puhar was called Kaveripattinam (or Poompuhar or Kaveripumpattinam), the flourishing port city capital of of the early Chola kings in Tamilakkam. Located near the mouth of the Kaveri river, the city served as a great trading centre, where large ships docked to bring lovely merchandise to citizens from lands far afield. The legendary city was praised in song, poetry and heroic literary epics about the Chola kings, and is described most fully in the epics Silapathikaram and Manimekalai. Scientists believe that a tsunami possibly caused by Krakatoa 416 AD washed most of the great town away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Muziris</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/TabulaPeutingerianaIndo-Scythia.jpg/800px-TabulaPeutingerianaIndo-Scythia.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Muziris is the Greek-Roman name for an ancient port-city located on the Malabar Coast of South India. Although there has been confusion as to the location of the port, it is generally known to be located somewhere in the southern and southwestern region of India, possibly around the ancient town of Kodungallur, which is beside the mouth of the Periyar river in Kerala. In early 2004, archeological findings in Pattanam revealing remnants of Roman commerce led researchers to believe that the ancient Muziris was located in this modern-day city. The findings suggest that South India actively traded international goods with West Asia, the Near East and Europe through the port at Muziris. The ancient name of Pattanam is believed to be Maliankara, where Thomas the Apostle is said to have landed.<br /><br />Roman map of India showing Muziris on the east coast<br /><br /><br />It is unknown as to when the port was created, though scientists agree that it likely existed before 1500 BC and that it was a major trade centre by 500 BC; it is believed the city was likely wiped out by an earthquake in the mid-13th century CE.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Lothal</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Lothal_conception.jpg" border="0" alt="Lothal" /></a><br /><br />Conceptual image of Lothal<br /><br /><br />The ancient city of Lothal can be found in the state of Gujarat. Dating from 2400 BC, this lost city is one of India’s most important archaeological sites from the Indus Valley era. It was discovered in 1954 and excavated between 1955 and 1960 by the Archeological Society of India (ASI); renewed excavations in 1961 revealed trenches in the northern, eastern and western flanks of the mound, proving that inlet channels and ‘nullahs’ (ravines or gullys) connected the dock with the river.<br /><br />Lothal draws fame and recognition for being the site of the world’s earliest dock. It was an essential segment of the trade route between West Asia and Africa. Lothal is also known for the earliest depictions of realism in art and sculpture, and for being 2,000 years ahead of the Greeks in its citizens’ navigation savvy. Techniques and tools used for bead-making and metallurgy are still used today, 4,000 years later.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Kalibangan</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Westernmound.jpg/800px-Westernmound.jpg" border="0" alt="Western mound" /></a><br /><br />Kalibangan is located on the southern banks of the Ghaggar (Ghaggar-Hakra River) in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan state. Known for being the site of the earliest ploughed agricultural field (ca. 2800 BC), the regular, grid pattern of furrows used in this ancient field is a practice that is still used today.<br /><br />The western mound, known as the ‘Citadel’ can be seen here in the ruins of Kalibangan<br />Western mound<br /><br /><br />Italian Luigi Tessitori was the one who made the important link that Kalibangan was the site of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Unfortunately, Tessitori did not see the site fully excavated before he died in 1919; in fact, the ASI did not complete excavations until 1969 (a nine-year project). What archeologists found were two mounds representing two phases of settlement: the first between 3500 BC and 2500 BC and the second between 2500 BC and 1750 BC. Evidence points to an earthquake around 2600 BC that brought an end to the first settlement while the second settlement was believed to have been abandoned because of a dried up river.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6. Surkotada</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/44758/2013767920104178106S600x600Q85.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The site of Surkotada is located 160 km north-east of Bhuj in the district of Kutch, Gujarat. The ancient mound is surrounded by sandstone hills covered with red laterite soil, giving the whole area a reddish brown colour, where only cacti, small babul and pilu trees and thorny shrubs exist.<br /><br />Present-day Kutch desert<br /><br /><br /><br />The mound of this lost city was discovered by Shri Jagat Pati Joshi of the ASI in 1964. Surkodata was occupied for an uninterrupted period of 400 years beside a large river 750 m wide (now a tiny stream) that flowed past the northeastern side of the site. The first period lasted from 2100 BC - 1950 BC; the second phase, from 1950 BC - 1800 BC, brought a new wave of people, marked by new types of pottery and instruments. This phase ended with a large fire, bringing in the final phase, from 1800 BC - 1700 BC. While most of the Indus Valley Civilization has decayed or died out by 1700 BC, Surkotada was still functioning as a mature, civilized city.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. Pattadakal</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com" title"India Tour"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/44044/2689232890104178106S600x600Q85.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Temples located at Pattadakal<br /><br /><br /><br />Pattadakal is a town located on the banks of the Malaprabha River in northern Karnataka. 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Holidays in Agra</font></span><br />Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana, or Paradise. Tradition and legend ascribe the present city of Raja Badal Singh (around 1475) whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 12th century Persian poet Salman writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by one King Jaipal, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. It was ruled by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites....<a href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/agra-tours/agra-guide.html" title="Agra tour">more>></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magicindiatour.com/html/north-india-tours/Jaipur/Jaipur.html"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 118px;" src="http://www.magicindiatour.com/images/medium-Jaipur-Hawa-Mahal.jpg" border="0" alt="Jaipur tour" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;"><font color="#FF0000">2. Holidays in Jaipur</font></span><br />Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. 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