Located close to the Agra City Railway Station, Gurudwara Mai Than is one of the oldest Sikh shrines in Agra. Built in 1918, the three-story structure stands in a narrow alley in Maithan, an area named after the gurdwara. Although not structurally grand, numerous devotees pay a visit to this shrine on a regular basis.
Located in Sikandra, Guru Ka Tal is a sacred site of great religious prominence to the Sikhs. The historic location is believed to be the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, offered to be arrested by Emperor Aurangzeb and was eventually executed. The gigantic gurdwara, made up of marble and red sandstone that now stands at the site, was built in the 1970s and bears sterling architecture reminiscent of many Mughal monuments.
Located in Dayal Bagh, Soamibagh is a memorial to Shiv Dayal Singh, founder of the Radhasoami faith. Made of marble, the monument is aesthetically stunning and interspersed with elements from Hindu, Roman as well as Islamic architecture. Construction of the building began in 1904, and has been in progress for more than a 100 years. Innumerable faithfuls visit this beautiful monument on a daily basis. A wonder in white, Soamibagh, apart from its religious significance, is also visited by those who wish to admire its immaculate architecture.
A simple square building located next to the Diwan-i-Am is known as the Diwan-i-Khass. It functioned as a hall of private audience, which was a regular feature in all the forts built at that time. Made of red sandstone, the central pillar particularly is aesthetically pleasing. Carved with geometric and floral designs, this pillar supports the circular platform on which Emperor Akbar used to sit and discuss religious faiths with representatives of various religions. Decorative brackets form the upper half of the octagonal shaft of the pillar. It is believed that this pillar symbolized the faith of Din-i-Ilahi which was founded and preached extensively by the emperor.
Panch Mahal is a beautiful five-story structure located to the south of Diwan-i-Khass. The sterling building is markedly different from other structures within the complex by virtue of it being built without walls and entirely on columns. This kind of construction allowed air to pass freely through the building providing welcome respite from the scorching heat during summers. The palace is believed to have been used as a recreational watch-tower by the royal ladies.
One of the most remarkable examples of Hindu palaces built during the Mughal era, the Jodha Bai's Palace is located next to the Birbal's Palace and towards the southwest part of the complex. Quite varied from the other structures found inside the complex, the central courtyard and the many architectural motifs point to a Hindu influence. While the southern and northern parts of the building served as the residence for the queen, the western structure was home to a Hindu temple which was worshiped at that time. A number of decorated chattris (umbrella) and semi circular domes dominate the roof of the palace. The heavily-guarded palace (due to the existence of chambers at its single gate entrance) stands in majestic contrast inside the complex full of Mughal structures.