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Delhi, Agra and
Jaipur- represent and unravel the mystique that is India. New
Delhi, the elegant capital with its wide roads, sprawling gardens and stately
buildings, stands on the site of eight historical cities built by the visionary
rulers through the centuries. Agra,
the capital of the glorious Mughal emperors, harbors the incomparable Taj
Mahal, the exquisite marble monument that attracts millions of visitors
every year. Jaipur is the enigmatic
pink city of the Maharajas, the city of pomp and splendor, of color and
festivity, of a rich and regal past that continues into the present.
This
is the golden triangle- a visit to which is essential to get a glimpse
of India's rich past. Though
the cities are very different in character from each other, their histories
have been interconnected, bringing about a similarity in culture, tradition
and lifestyle.
Under
the grand Mughals, the three cities were linked through political alliances
and cultural interchange. Architecture,
arts and crafts were influenced by the mingling of Hindu and Muslim traditions,
and the result was a unique synthesis which was reflected in the literary
life and performing arts of the cities. With
the establishment of British India, these three centers were absorbed within
the fold of the empire, and their colorful histories took a new turn into
the future. Located at a motorable
distance from each other, these cities are easily accessible and form a
must for every tourist.
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