The white marble samadhi of the Radha Soami religion. Construction started in 1904 and is not expected to be completed until sometime in the next century. Visitors can see pietra dura inlaid marblework actually being worked on. Soami Bagh is 2 km north of Agra and can be reached by bus or cycle.
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Soami Bagh Samadh
Dayal Bagh Temple in Agra, the headquarters of the Radha Soami Satsang movement, is renowned for its ongoing construction, stunning white marble architecture, and intricate carvings. Founded in 1904, it serves as a spiritual and meditation centre, attracting devotees worldwide.
Roman Catholic Cemetery in Agra predates the Taj Mahal. It dates back to the time of Akbar (ruled 1556 - 1605). The earliest grave dates back to 1611 and is of an Armenian named Khwaja Mortenepus. The star attraction of the cemetery is the tomb of William Hessing (1740 - 1803), a Dutch commander of Agra Fort under Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia. The red sandstone tomb was constructed by his wife and is designed along the lines of the Taj Mahal, but not an exact copy. It is often referred to as the Red or Baby Taj. The Ellisa Memorial, Tomb of General Perron's children and many of the other tombs are built in Islamic style. Also, many of the Armenian graves have epitaphs in Persian.
Jaswant Singh ki Chatri is the only Hindu monument built in Agra during the Mughal rule. It is a memorial cenotaph dedicated to Rani Hada, wife of Amar Singh Rathore. Upon her husband's death, Rani Hada committed sati. Raja Jaswant Singh, the younger brother of Amar Singh, built the chatri in 1644-58 CE.
Roman Catholic Cathedral of Agra
Constructed in 1848, it dominates the nearby Akbar's Church. It is built in Baroque style.
Akbar's Church dates back to 1598 and was built under the patronage of Emperor Akbar by Jesuit Fathers from Goa. Akbar's son, Jahangir, helped in the further expansion of the church. However, his son Shah Jahan demolished the church in 1635, only to rebuild it a year later. Again in 1758, the church was looted by the Persian invader Ahmed Shah Abdali. In 1769, the church was rebuilt. In 1835, the church went through further extension.