The US Secretary of State, accompanied by his wife, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra and the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur amid official engagements in India. During the visit to the marble mausoleum, the couple signed the visitors book, describing the monument as one of the true treasures of the world. In Jaipur, they were received by the Deputy Chief Minister, who belongs to the erstwhile royal family. These visits took place despite the intense summer heat. The sightseeing tour occurred ahead of the upcoming Quad Summit, where India is set to host foreign ministers from the United States, Australia, and Japan. The summit will focus on the Indo-Pacific security landscape and rising tensions across West Asia. Prior to these visits, the US Secretary of State held bilateral meetings and met with the Indian Prime Minister.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Taj Mahal and Amber Fort ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Taj Mahal and Amber Fort ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.

Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal in Agra with his wife, Jeanette, during his first trip to India. The unusual halt added a cultural note to his four-city tour ahead of the quad talks in New Delhi.

Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal in Agra with his wife, Jeanette, during his first trip to India. The unusual halt added a cultural note to his four-city tour ahead of the quad talks in New Delhi.

Rubio's visits to Agra and Jaipur are part of his four-day trip to India, during which he is scheduled to participate in the Quad Summit on Tuesday.

Jaipur: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Jaipur on Monday afternoon and visited the historic Amer Fort with his wife Jeanette Rubio and US

Marco Rubio’s Taj Mahal visit drew a sharp swipe from Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad. The post invoked the monument’s Persian links amid tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Laura Loomer praised India on X after Marco Rubio's visit revived memories of her own trip. The post drew fresh attention to her earlier anti-India remarks and continued criticism of H-1B visas.

The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, continues to attract high-profile global leaders and dignitaries visiting India.