AGRA: President of United States Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love.
According to the details, Trump, accompanied by his wife, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived here from Ahmedabad.
The Taj Mahal, which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631, has been refurbished for the visit.
President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors’ book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument
AdvertisementUS President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal- "Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India". pic.twitter.com/QtD87OeiYk
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According to the sources of BBC, Mr Trump received an exuberant welcome in the northern city of Agra, which included dancers dressed as peacocks and horses.
While Mr Modi was not present, he was greeted by a close ally of his, Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, where Agra is located.
The Trumps then left for the Taj Mahal, a 17th-Century marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal.
It is perhaps India’s most famous monument and is usually part of every visiting dignitary’s itinerary.
#WATCH US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal in Agra. pic.twitter.com/hoPx0M8kAd
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
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