Taj Ganj (Agra)

India / Uttar Pradesh / Agra Cantonment / Agra
 marketplace, commerce, caravanserai
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The Taj Ganj market aligned on axis with the southern entrance gate of the Taj complex once served as a vital part of the entire complex. From present images it is difficult to see that this market, irregular in appearance, was once a busy marketplace and caravanserai. A small-scale bazaar, it was incorrectly referred to as 'Tage Gunge' or 'Tadgundy' by foreign travelers. This bazaar was a shopping district in the 1640s, but due to a decline in trade, it lost its prominence by the 1650s; nevertheless, it was still functioning when the first colonial travelers arrived in the region. In contrast to the formal organization of the Taj complex, this bazaar is now a mix of residences and commercial establishments, including small hotels and restaurants. The Taj Ganj area leads to the southern gate (Sidhi or Sirhi Darwaza)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_and_architecture_of_the_Taj_Mahal#Bazaar_and_caravanserai_.28Taj_Ganji.29
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Coordinates:   27°10'7"N   78°2'31"E

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