Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of the Empress Mumtaz, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises of the forecourt, a lofty entrance and a charming formal Mughal Garden with canals and the central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper and as attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportions and rich pieta dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "A Dream in Marble" is also said to have taken atleast 22 years (1631-1653).

Fatehpur Sikri : It shared its imperial duties as a capital city with Agra, where a bulk of the arsenal, treasure hoards, and other "Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri" reserves were kept at its Red Fort for security. During a crisis, the court, harem, and treasury could be removed to Agra, only 26 miles away, less than a day's march. Innovations in land revenue, coinage, military organisation, and provincial administration emerged during the Fatehpur Sikri years.

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