Chauburji

Chauburji is a monument in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Chauburji is situated nearby to the Hindu temple hanuman mandir, as well as near the mosque masjid.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Taj Mahal and Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah.

Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Taj Mahal is situated 2 km southeast of Chauburji.

Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah

Archaeological site

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Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the Bachcha Taj or the Baby Taj, the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is regarded as a model for the Taj Mahal. Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah is situated 320 metres north of Chauburji.

Agra’s Red Fort

Fort

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The Agra Fort is a historical Mughal 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. Agra’s Red Fort is situated 1½ km southwest of Chauburji.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Agra and Doab.

Agra

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Agra is a city around 200 km from Delhi, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.