President visits Taj Mahal, Agra Fort
Sunday, 21 December 2014
President Md Abdul Hamid visited Taj Mahal, the Mughal-era mausoleum known as testament to Emperor Shah Jahan's love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Saturday, reports BSS.
The President spent about 30 minutes at the monument of love, a 17th century monument and now a world heritage.
President Abdul Hamid was briefed about the monument by the officials of the tourism ministry of India.
The President also signed the visitors' book of Taj Mahal, one of the universally admired masterpieces.
Later, Abdul Hamid also visited Agra Fort, one of the architectural beauties of the Mughal era.
Earlier on the day, he arrived in Agra as part of his six-day state visit to India.
A special flight of Air India carrying the President and his entourage left Palam Airport of New Delhi at 11.50 am and reached Agra Kheria Air Force Airport at around 1 pm. Divisional commissioner of Agra and other officials received the President.