Tag Results: Agra
Forgotten Treasures
The Agra Diamond
#DidYouKnow Among the strange places that Mughal diamonds have been to, is the stomach of a horse! Here’s the story of the Agra diamond that traces its ownership to Raja Vikramjit Tomar, the ruler of Gwalior and Agra in the 16th century CE
Stories That Make India
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
The Taj Mahal is celebrated worldwide for its beauty. But did you know its inspiration is said to have come from another spectacular tomb in Agra? We explore the tomb of Itmad ud Daulah, an architectural masterpiece from the Mughal Era
Snapshort Histories
Mumtaz Mahal’s Journey to the Taj Mahal
While the Taj Mahal is celebrated as a monument of Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaz Mahal, few are aware that she died in Burhanpur, 900 km away from Agra.
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The Plan to Sell the Taj!
On April fool’s day catch the tale of a Governor General who gets the award for having had the most foolish idea - to dismantle the Taj. The reason will astound you!