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  • Day 6

    Delhi

    February 23, 2018 in India ⋅ 🌫 27 °C

    -woke up in Agra and went to visit the Agra Fort after breakfast
    -the Agra Fort was another residence of the Mughal dynasties, however the interesting fact about this on is that this is the only site that was added/expanded across generations
    -the oldest part is from the 3rd dynasty which is seen in the red sandstone (similar to Fatephur Sikri), whereas the newer parts have white marble, built around the same time as the Taj!
    -we visited the room where Shah Jahan (Taj's creator) was banished by his son until his death, where he overlooked his creation
    -following from this part, we visited the bedroom which has a gap in the walls that was used to run water to keep the room cool
    -from Agra Fort, we visited a marble making place where I got to see beautiful marble inlay being produced
    -we then travelled back to Delhi passing the F1 race track on the way
    -enjoyed a traditional mutton curry for dinner at the hotel!
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