India

In an era marked by invasions, power was symbolized by grand forts - the dividing line, as it were, between the ruler and the ruled. The Agra Fort is so…

a jealous son imprisoned his father in Agra Fort so that he could rule without interference. But he was considerate - the rooms for his father gave him this view…

conservation of these monuments seems to be done in much the same way they were built thousands of years ago.

After the Taj Mahal, this was my favorite place in Agra. Built during the second half of the 16th century by Emperor Akbar, it served as capital of the Mughal…

People caution you to see this before you visit the Taj Mahal as it pales in comparison. It's real name is The tomb of Itimad ud Daulah and it was…

This guy is cleaning his feet in preparation to enter one of the largest mosques in all of India - built by our hero Akbar with the unused dowry of…

This stunning blue octagonal structure is the first tomb you see when you enter the Humayun's tomb complex. Isa Khan was a courtier who was part of Sherb Shah Suri's…

Humayun, while an intelligent man, had a reputation for indecision and absentmindedness. Mild and benevolent, his was of charitable character and despite the treachery of his closest advisors, he forgave…

This gorgeous city park in Delhi and covers a little over 100 acres and is an unique mixture of flora, fauna and tombs. It's a trendy spot for morning walks…

His tomb is much grander than his son's, Akbar - at least to me. Which is kind of surprising as Akbar more than makes up for his father's failings becoming…