Agra: The Architectural Heritage

by Lucy Peck

Few people know just how much more there is to Agra than the Taj Mahal. A recent listing by INTACH has identified many beautiful ruined Mughal gardens, tombs and mosques, colonial buildings, and havelis along the winding lanes of the old city. For those who want to range wider than the normal tourist route, Lucy Peck's new book takes the visitor through historic Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, revealing the lesser-known buildings to be found in both places. It is illustrated with photos, line drawings and numerous maps, many of which feature walks through the historic areas.

Genres: History, Architecture

495 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dipa Sanatani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly more detailed than the lonely planet guide as far as architecture and history were concerned. Easy to read and understand. A good introduction to the region.

[Anshul · Rating 5 out of 5]

'I went to see the celebrated Tage-Mahal, of which it is enough to say that, after hearing of its praises ever since I had been to India, its beauty rather exceeded than fell short of my expectations' — Bishop Heber, 1825

Arguably the most beautiful building in the whole world, Taj Mahal adorns the city of Agra but the city itself is much more than its prized marble jewel. Lucy Peck takes her readers through the historical Agra along with Fatehpur Sikri with a great insight on architecture.