India - Agra, Red Fort - Mogul Place

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~ Red Fort / Red Fort - Palace / Taj Mahal ~

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***Red Fort - Palace, the Mogul's residence***
	The name Agra has its origin in the former name "Agraban" which comes from Sanscrit and means "paradise". Marvelous treasures of art, architectural masterpieces and charming gardens bear witness of the splendor, riches, skill and appreciation of art in those days.

Khas Mahal
The exalted place of rest

view to the Taj Mahal from the palace

on the right: elaborate stone mason- and inlaid works from white marble and precious stones

Interior of the Musamman Burj

Agra Fort - Musamman Burj, pillar with inlays from precious stones

Agra Fort - Musamman Burj, interior

Agra, Red Fort - our guide

Agra Fort - Musamman Burj, pillar with inlays from semi precious stones

detail of the picture above

Agra Fort - Musamman Burj, elaborate stone mason work

Agra Fort - Musamman Burj, marble lattice

Delhi	Varanasi	Agra-Fort	Taj Mahal	in the country	Amber-Fort
Jaipur	Pushkar	Jodpur.Mehr.Fort	Jain-Templ.R.	Udaipur	Ind. Marriage

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