One of the two mosques in the Agra Fort, the Nagina Masjid was built by emperor Shah Jahan for the exclusive use of the court ladies. Though not as elegant in design as the Moti Masjid, the use of pristine white marble gives it a regal look. Also known as the Jewel Mosque or Gem Mosque, this petite mosque stands just beyond northern end of the Diwan-i-Aam. The ancient Zenana Mina Bazaar which was a special market for ladies functioned right below the Mosque on the road.
Literally translated to the palace of mirrors, the Sheesh Mahal is located opposite the Musamman Burj. Beautiful glass and mirror artwork adorn the interiors of this palace which was used as a dressing room by the royal ladies. Apart from this, a section of it is also believed to have been used as hammam or royal baths thus explaining the need for the ornate and glossy interiors.
Housed in one of the Naubatkhanas (former Music Hall) of the Taj Mahal, Taj Museum is a store-house of the legacy left behind by the Mughal artistic legends. Easy to be missed by unsuspecting eyes, especially with the beautiful mausoleum right in front of you, this hidden-gem of the complex is worth a peep-in for those interested in Mughal paintings and history. The three galleries are neatly decked with artifacts such as coins minted between the years 1628 and 1658, manuscripts with the original seal of Emperor Shah Jahan, paintings of the Emperor and the royal armory of the Mughals; all of which were collected ever since the museum was established in 1982. A must visit for historians and admirers of Mughal art.
Built in 1530 as a place of worship for the Mughal settler on the river banks, the Humayun's Mosque is located in the Kachhpura village, north of river Yamuna. Commissioned by Emperor Humayun, visitors of the mosque are greeted with its ruined form which, nevertheless, provides a glimpse to the earliest form of Mughal architecture. The mosque, made of brick masonry and covered with white plaster, is marked by five arches and devoid of any form of stones. The exterior walls of the mosque were once decorated with glazed tiles and ornamentation, however, one can no evidence of it at the site. Entry to the site is restricted and one can view the mosque only from its gates.
Located adjacent to the BSNL District Headquarters in the neighborhood of Shahzadi Mandi, the BSNL Ground is one of the major outdoor venues for festivals, exhibitions, fairs, trade shows etc. It is a large open space, surrounded by buildings on one side and the main road on the other. As there is no public transport close to the venue, commuting to and from the ground can be a little difficult.
Spreading out right in front of the Khas Mahal, the Anguri Bagh is a grape garden built by emperor Shah Jahan as a means of leisure for his daughters and the ladies of the court. As with all gardens during the Mughal period, it is beautifully laid out and divided into symmetrical patterns. Its proximity to the Khas Mahal and the living quarters of the harems and court ladies suggest that it was frequented only by ladies. The name Anguri Bagh literally translates to Grape Garden and was one of the main expanses in the fort where grapes were cultivated.