Trumps see sunset from Taj Mahal

Agra, Feb. 24: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal. They marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love. Trump, accompanied by his wife, daughter Ivanka and sonin-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. The US President’s visit to Agra and Taj has generated huge excitement among local residents. Some shops have even displayed their own banners, welcoming Trump to India.

From the Kheria airbase here, Trump’s convoy of over 30 vehicles drove to Oberoi Amarvilas hotel near the Taj Mahal complex, as over 15,000 school students who lined up both sides of the route held US and India flags and cheered the US president as his motorcade passed by.

Trump and the First Lady enjoyed the view of the marble marvel in the evening as a cool breeze added to the pleasant weather. They also posed for pictures for photographers.

The couple spent about an hour at Taj to catch the sunset from the Unesco heritage site, before heading to Delhi. An extensive three-layered security is in place for his Agra visit —