A VISIT TO A PLACE OF HISTORICAL INTEREST India has a colourful history. Obviously there are many places of historical interest in this country. Of all these historic places, I wanted to see Agra, the most. It is famous for incomparable beauty of the Taj Mahal. The chance came during the last Puja vacation. I, along with my parents and sister went to Agra. When the train reached Agra, I felt greatly excited. We quickly ate our breakfast and when to see the Taj Mahal. I had heard a lot about the matchless beauty of the Tajmahal. But all description paled into insignificance when I actually saw it. In the mild rays of the morning sun where glittering the minarets. The Taj Mahal is built of snow-white transparent marble. Though built centuries ago, it retains its dignity and freshness till date. It is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan on the grave of his beloved to wife Mumtaz Begam. The walls and the ceilings are inlaid with precious stones. The Taj Mahal on the bank of the river Yamuna is