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The ASI has recognized 264 Monuments of National Importance in Agra circle of Uttar Pradesh. [1] For technical reasons the Agra circle has to be split in two lists. The rest of Agra circle can be found in the list of Agra circle, except Agra district.
Monuments in the memory of Captain Ronald Cameron and other soldiers. Aligar: Aligarh Upload Photo: N-UP-A69 Monument in memory of the brave men who fell at the hour of victory. Gangiri: Aligarh Upload Photo: N-UP-A70 Three Mounds Gorai Dhana, Iglas, Aligarh Upload Photo: N-UP-A71 Masjid Pilkhana: Aligarh Upload Photo: N-UP-A72 Khera Mound ...
The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, also known as Agra's Red Fort.Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort in 1530. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
The land on which the Taj Mahal is situated was present to the south of the walled city of Agra which was given to Shah Jahan by Raja Jai Singh I in exchange for a large palace in the centre of Agra. [16] The building was commissioned in 1631, and construction commenced in 1632.
Chauburji (literally "Four Towers") is a building located in Agra, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Dating back to the Mughal period, the actual purpose of the building and its date of construction are debated by scholars. It is set within a garden on the banks of the Yamuna river, and a small mosque is situated to its west. The building ...
The monument represents the historical and cultural heritage of the Gond people, one of India's largest indigenous communities. These monuments include a range of architectural structures such as forts, palaces, and temples, reflecting the rich history and architectural ingenuity of the Gond dynasty that once ruled the region.
Agra's notable historical period began during Sikandar Lodi's reign, but the golden age of the city began with the Mughals in the early 16th century. Agra was the foremost city of the Indian subcontinent and the capital of the Mughal Empire under Mughal emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
This is a list of State Protected Monuments as officially reported by and available through the website of the Archaeological Survey of India in the Indian state Uttar Pradesh. [1] The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI.