 Agra Fort Information Stone. |
On the same day that Robert, Neha, Michael, Neha’s family and I visited The Taj Mahal we also visited Agra Fort. I don’t know enough about Agra Fort’s rich history, but I do know about a legend…
Legend has it that the Emperor who built the Taj Mahal inherited Agra Fort. He desired buildings made out of white marble inlaid with gold and semi-precious gemstones, like the Taj Mahal. So he knocked down some of the existing buildings and rebuilt his own. The Emperor was later deposed by his son and imprisoned in his white marble buildings (see photos Inside 5 and Inside 6 below) until he died. From his prison, the Emperor could see the Taj Mahal, where the ashes of his love rested. |
It looks like it was quite a luxurious prison to me. No doubt he had staff to feed, water, bathe and cloth him. Along with maybe a few guards to make sure he didn’t try to escape.
Here are some photos of Agra Fort:
 Agra Fort Entrance. |
 Agra Fort Outside (1). |
 Agra Fort Outside (2). |
 Agra Fort Inside (1). |
 Agra Fort Inside (2). |
 Agra Fort Inside (3). |
 Agra Fort Inside (4). |
 Agra Fort – you can see The Taj Mahal from a window. |
 Another Agra Fort Information Stone. |
 Agra Fort Inside (5). |
 Agra Fort Inside (6). |
 The Third & Final Agra Fort Information Stone. |
 Agra Fort Inside (7). |
 Agra Fort Inside (8). |
In the next blog post in the series, I’ll tell you all about a permanent reminder I got to remember my India adventure. It will be published soon, so check back regularly for the next update.
Write soon,
Antony
