Students work in groups, pen articles, and shoot photographs. Then our team of publishing professionals weaves their work into the EdTerra Student Travel Chronicle. Choose Travel Journalists Program to show your students’ analytical and intellectual maturity to the world. This project activity delivers 21st Century Skills.
3. From the Principal’s Desk
Principal
Ms. Pallavi Upadhyaya
Delhi Public School,
R.N. Extension
School trips are an incredibly exhilarating experience for
young minds constantly seeking to learn new things. Learning
by nature cannot remain confined to books alone or to the
walls of a classroom. It encompasses all of life’s experiences
and therefore, learning beyond books makes the education
that we impart in school relevant.
Delhi Public School, R.N. Extension, is committed to creating
the vital link between learning in the classroom and the equally
important topical learning from the school of life outside the
classroom. The pages that follow are representative of the aim
of our institution, which is to take teaching beyond the walls
of the classroom into the freedom of outward exploration and
creativity.
There were many outcomes from this intensive two-day
journey to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. All this, and much more
is yours to discover as the students help you relive the
excitement of their experience in the pages ahead – replete
with photographs and one-liners, memories and impressions.
We, at Delhi Public School, R.N. Extension, wish to
acknowledge our gratitude to the accompanying teachers for
their excellent collaboration. I would also like to recognize the
essential contributions of EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
who have designed and taken out this journey. The company’s
efforts before, during and after the journey enabled students
to produce this beautiful magazine.
We know there is no better way to conclude this message
than to give a stirring thank you to the students, who were
energetic participants and willing learners throughout.
4. 02AGRA FORT
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We clicked this magnificent
palace, Jahangiri Mahal that was
commissioned by Akbar for his dear son
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01OUR JOURNEY
The mosque situated inside the Taj
Mahal complex turned out to be a
visual treat
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We were astonished to find that the Jama Masjid
at Fatehpur Sikri was the inspiration behind
other congregational mosques built by the Mughals
5. THE
EDTERRA
EDITORIAL
TEAM
Created as part of EdTerra’s on-journey Student
Media Projects
Photographs & Articles
Students of Delhi Public School, R.N.
Extension
Journey Mentor(s)
Ameer & Bari
Publisher
EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
Chief Editor
Amita Midha
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04TAJ MAHAL
We discovered that an area of 10,400
sq km around the Taj Mahal has been
designated industry-free
The mosque and the guest house in the Taj
Mahal complex are built of red sandstone
in contrast to the marble tomb in the centre
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TOURISM IN AGRA
6. OUR JOURNEY
01.
Team Members
Ansh, Arihant, Dyuman, Nakshita, Nysa, Pragyan, Saanvi, Swarnima & Vinamra
Our journey to Agra was long and exciting. It took us around four hours to reach Agra. We had a lot of fun on the
bus. Wewould like to tell you what we learnt from our trip. We learnt about the family tree of the Mughal empire. We
visited variousmonuments in Agra such as the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra Fort. We enjoyed visiting the vast
complex of theTaj Mahal. There are five major elements in its complex — main gateway, garden, mosque, rest house and
mausoleum.
We had to walk a lot in Fatehpur Sikri because of its huge complex. We learnt that Akbar was born in 1542 and died in1605.
He ruled the Mughal empire from 1556 to 1605. Akbar’s son was Jahangir and Jahangir’s son was Shah Jahan,who
commissioned the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan’s son Aurangzeb kept his father as a prisoner in Musamman Burj from1658
until his death in 1666.
I enjoyed visiting the Agra Fort a lot but I liked the Taj Mahal the most. This was our first trip from the school and we
allenjoyed the journey a lot.
7. We learnt a lot about Fatehpur Sikri, which
encapsulates the elements, ideals and
heritage of the Mughal Empire.
The Taj Mahal is usually thought of as a
single building but we discovered that the
Taj Mahal complex comprises of various
structures with amazing architecture
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OUR JOURNEY
Walking through the Taj Mahal complex,
we found interesting frames within which
to capture interesting photos of the Taj
Mahal
We learnt that Agra Fort, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site was the site of a battle during
the Indian rebellion of 1857
8. AGRA FORT
02.
Team Members
Abeer, Aditya, Arnav, Dhanvin, Khyati, Prashiddhi, Tripti, Rizu & Vani
On the first day of our journey to Agra, we visited the Agra Fort. We learnt about the history of Agra and its variousMughal
rulers. We saw Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam in the complex of the Agra Fort. We also saw Musamman Burj,where Shah
Jahan was kept as a prisoner by his son, Aurangzeb from 1658 until his death in 1666.
The next place we visited was Fatehpur Sikri. We learnt that Akbar had four major wives — Ruqaiya Sultan Begum,
SalimaSultan Begum, Jodha Bai and Mariam-uz-Zamani. Jodha Bai gave birth to Akbar’s son and the next ruler, Jahangir.
We also learnt that Jodha Bai was Hindu and had a separate kitchen, meant only for vegetarians. It is believed that
Akbar’s Mughal wives were not supposed to show their faces to anyone. Whenever Tansen, Akbar’s singer used to sing
a song, all the royal ladies used to sit behind the curtains and listen to his singing. We saw various structures in the
complex of Fatehpur Sikri such as Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam. We learnt that the
Buland Darwaza is the tallest gate in Asia with a height of 54 metres.
9. We felt royal visiting the Hall of Audience
or Diwan-i-Aam that was used to hold
public meetings with the king
Mercy or torture? Shah Jahan was
imprisoned in this room by his son
Aurangzeb from where the former could
see the Taj Mahal
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AGRA FORT
The Agra Fort balcony was one of the many
breath taking pit stops during our tour of
Agra Fort
Walking the galleries of Agra Fort and
visiting royal meeting rooms like Diwan-i-
Khas made us feel truly special
10. FATEHPUR SIKRI
03.
Team Members
Aadya, Aarav, Aarthav, Ansh, Avyan, Harshit, Pragnaya, Saindhya & Shashwat
We saw the Yamuna covered in fog. It was very beautiful. We ate a lot of snacks on the bus. When we reached Agra, we
first went to the Agra Fort. After lunch, we visited Fatehpur Sikri. It is around forty kilometres from Agra. The town was
established in 1569 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. All the structures in the complex of Fatehpur Sikri are constructed
gracefully. We clicked many photos. We learnt about Mughal emperors such as Akbar and Jahangir. We also saw Buland
Darwaza or Victory Gate, Asia’s tallest gate. It is fifty four metres tall and is counted among India’s greatest architectural
works. The enormous gateway is made of red sandstone. We also saw Panch Mahal, a five-storeyed pillared pavilion.
At night, we checked into our hotel and changed clothes. We went for dinner and slept afterwards.
The next day we went to the Taj Mahal. It is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna. We bought a lot of souvenirs for
our parents. We went to a restaurant for lunch. We loved the trip to Agra.
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FATEHPUR SIKRI
A heartfelt thanks to our guide who
accompanied us throughout and apprised
us of all the historical facts about Fatehpur
Sikri
We walked around the complex of Fatehpur
Sikri to explore its many buildings and
structures
We saw the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti –
it was completed in 1580-81 and further
embellished under the reign of Jahangir in
1606
We discovered that the architecture of
Panch Mahal was inspired by the designs
used in Buddhist structures
12. TAJ MAHAL
04.
Team Members
Aarthav, Adhita, Amayra, Akshat, Aradhya, Dia, Divyam, Parth, Sakshi & Vaidika
We enjoyed our bus journey to Agra. We ate a lot of snacks. When we reached Agra, we visited the Agra Fort. We saw
numerous structures in the complex of the Agra Fort such as Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal and
Musamman Burj. The Agra Fort was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 and it took eight years to build
it. The fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. We learnt a lot about the history of the Agra Fort and
the Mughal emperors. In the evening, we visited Fatehpur Sikri and bought a lot of souvenirs.
The next day we went to the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a very beautiful monument. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the
World. The monument was commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who
died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. The Taj Mahal is considered as one of the finest Mughal architectural
buildings in India.
We stayed at Howard Plaza, the Fern in Agra. At night, we played many games. Our entire journey was very nice. We went
with our teachers. The chicken in the dinner was delicious. Agra is a beautiful place and there are many things to see.
13. TAJ MAHAL
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We felt like proud Indians while posing
in front of Taj Mahal, one of the seven
wonders of the world
Walking on the pathway leading to the
intricate architecture inside the Taj Mahal
It felt unreal to see the Taj Mahal, standing
majestically on the banks of the Yamuna
We had fun learning about the
craftsmanship involved in making pietra
dura designs
14. TOURISM IN AGRA
05.
Hello everyone! We had a long and exciting journey to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. We enjoyed the quizzes and games that
we played on the bus. We learnt about the lives of Mughal emperors and Mughal architecture. Agra is an important site
to learn Indian history when the Mughals ruled the nation. Agra was the capital of the Mughal empire for various years.
We listened to the audio about Mughal history played by the EdTerra team on the bus. We participated in various games
and quizzes. The games were about the reign of the Mughal empire. We enjoyed all the activities a lot. Towards the end
ofour journey, we received badges.
We discovered that Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir respected all the religions. Akbar and Shah Jahan
commissioned beautiful monuments such as the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikriand the Agra Fort. We visited these monuments
and had a lot of fun. Ruqaiya Sultan Begum, Salima Sultan Begum, Jodha Bai and Mariam-uz-Zamani.
Our trip to Agra was full of education and fun. We enjoyed the journey a lot.
Team Members
Aaradhya, Abhiram, Aarth, Aaryavansh, Amaira, Aurh, Arya, Ronan & Saanvi
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Exploring all these monuments in the city
of Agra feels like it echoes great history
and great architecture from each corner
Taking a break while exploring the massive
complex of the Taj Mahal
WelearntthattheTajMahalnotjustattracts
millions of tourists to Agra but provides
livelihood to thousands of traditional crafts
persons
While exploring the spectacular Taj Mahal
complex, we came across this mosque
built in red sandstone and white marble
16. 01 Re-fuelling ourselves in the
midst of our educational
journey
02 We worked up an appetite
after our engaging visit to
the Agra Fort
03 We were excited to jot down
our feedback on the Agra trip
organised by EdTerra
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04 Catching up for a quick meal
before we head towards our
next learning destination
05 Trying to recall the day’s
happenings as a part
of EdTerra’s Travel Journalists
Program
06 Built in the second half of the
16th century, we were
impressed to see the wide
courtyards of Fatehpur Sikri
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