Shah Burj
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By Madhulika L
“Looking out towards the Taj Mahal”
Aug 2022
The Shah Burj (also known as the Musamman or Muthamman Burj) is a domed tower that was built sometime in 1632-1640 CE...
By LolaGo1
“Another Attraction Inside the Fort”
Mar 2024
One of them was reserved for the king, the other one was for his son.
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
My Tour Guide explained the two huge slabs of marble of this attraction. One of them was reserved for the king, the other one was for his son. that of the latter had a big damage due to some bombing here.
This is where some important meetings took place at that time, weather permitting.
This is where some important meetings took place at that time, weather permitting.
Written March 22, 2024
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aviray
Kolkata (Calcutta), India111 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Shah Burj is one of the monuments that Shah Jahan has built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is an octagonal tower located near the Duwan e Khas in Agra Fort. It is also known as Musamman Burj. This magnificent tower symbolizes the era of Mughals and their taste for splendid architecture.
Written May 31, 2015
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Rigden1995
Jaipur, India12 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
This marvelous marble structure is one of the monuments built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
Written January 27, 2015
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MAULIN MD
Metro Manila, Philippines146 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Also known as the Musamman Burj, the Shah Burj is an elaborate octagonal tower located near the Diwan-e-Khas (hall of private audience) in Agra Fort.
Written December 30, 2014
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Tanya_vyas
New Delhi, India183 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Shah Burj, also well-known as Hammam-i-Shahi. It is located in Agra Fort at the right of Diwan-e-Khas. This is a stunning palace which is perfectly airy apartment and it is assumed that the King and Royal family members were using this as a summer retreat.
Written June 3, 2013
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Agra Tour Guide - Chitwan Rajput
Agra, India173 contributions
Jul 2017
This is one of the finest building in agra fort with white marble.The entire building was decorated with inlay work.The name of the building is musuman burz .This was the building where shahjahan was kept in house arrest.
Written July 17, 2017
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Erindel66
Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain4,919 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
While visiting the Agra Fort you cannot miss the Musamman Burj also known as the Saman Burj or the Shah-burj, which is an octagonal tower standing close to the Shah Jahan's private hall Diwan-e-Khas in Agra Fort
Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is said that at first a small marble palace built by Akbar was situated at this site, which was later demolished by Jehangir to erect new buildings. Shah Jahan in his turn chose this site to erect the multi-storied marble tower inlaid with precious stones for Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1631–40 and offers exotic views of the famous Taj Mahal.
The tower looks out over the River Yamuna and is traditionally considered to have one of the most poignant views of the Taj Mahal. It is here that Shah Jahan along with his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum had spent his last few years as a captive of his son Aurangzeb. He lay here on his death bed while gazing at the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Unfortunately you cannot get inside it and just can admire from outside. From there you also can have a fantastic view of the Taj Mahal 2 km far away from the terrace beisde it.
Nice visit
Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is said that at first a small marble palace built by Akbar was situated at this site, which was later demolished by Jehangir to erect new buildings. Shah Jahan in his turn chose this site to erect the multi-storied marble tower inlaid with precious stones for Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1631–40 and offers exotic views of the famous Taj Mahal.
The tower looks out over the River Yamuna and is traditionally considered to have one of the most poignant views of the Taj Mahal. It is here that Shah Jahan along with his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum had spent his last few years as a captive of his son Aurangzeb. He lay here on his death bed while gazing at the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Unfortunately you cannot get inside it and just can admire from outside. From there you also can have a fantastic view of the Taj Mahal 2 km far away from the terrace beisde it.
Nice visit
Written May 8, 2016
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Manish B
Jaipur, India1,355 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
The burj is inside of the red fort of agra and an excellent place to see the surroundings. To understand the importance and purpose one must take guide while seeing the monument,
Written February 11, 2016
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Gagan
New Delhi, India143 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
One should make sure not to miss Shah Burj while visiting Agra, and to understand the significance of the place and also to be able to appreciate the place properly hire a qualified and licensed guide. Do make sure you take a licensed guide and not just someone as that will make a major difference to the overall experience.
Written February 9, 2016
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Amazing_Neo
Hyderabad, India257 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
This monument is on a side of the river Yamuna and the wter view adds so much glory to this. Can also see the Taj Mahal from this which gives a mini view of the glory of Taj Mahal.
Written October 9, 2015
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Hi. Is entry to Shah Burj included in the Agra Fort entry cost or is there an additional charge? Many thanks
Written November 3, 2017
There is only one ticket for the entire fort sightseeing.
Ticket for Indians is Rs40/- only per person.
Tickets for Foreigners is Rs. 550/- only per person.
Written November 11, 2017
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