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1993 :: Some photos of visiting India :: Taj Mahal, Agra

This is just a quick photo portfolio of a trip I made in 1993 to Taj Mahal, Agra.

Our first view of her - from the "Taj View Hotel", peering out from amidst the pollution and early morning smog. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

The approach to the Taj Mahal, Agra. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

Inside the grounds. The minarets actually lean away from the dome - in case of earthquakes. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

Inside the grounds. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

Detail of base of minaret and adjacent building/wall within compound of Taj Mahal. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

View of the Jamuna River in back. There was to have been an exact copy of the Taj Mahal, but in black marble, across the river, connected by a silver bridge. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

Lil on the dias of the Taj Mahal, looking back toward the second gate. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.

Detail of the mausoleum. It's stunning. Copyright 1993. Photo by Narayan Sengupta.