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AGRA
Location : Agra is about 204 km south of Delhi
in the north India state of Uttar Pradesh.
Major Tourist Attractions : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort,
Sikandara, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri,
Chini-ka-rauza, Jama Masjid, Dayal Bagh, Rambagh.
Festival : Taj Mahotsav ( in the month of February)
Best Buy : Leather Items, Taj Mahal Replica.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Mathura, Govardhan
Hill, Vrindavan, Gokul, Fatehpur Sikri, Ferozabad, Gwalior,
Jaipur, Bharatpur, Aligarh.
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About Agra
Agra, commonly known as the city of Taj Mahal, is
about 204 km from Delhi, the capital city of India. Agra
is single most visited tourist destination in India.
There are very few cities in the world that can challenge
the history and heritage of Agra. Located on the west bank
of the River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the large Northern
Indian plains and boasts of a tropical climate.
At Agra there is much to see and appreciate then just the
Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the city is
reflect in the glorious monuments of medieval India built
by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years.
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Tourist
Attractions in Agra
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonder of
the world, and some Western historians have noted that its
architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is
the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the
Muslim rulers of India.
Agra Fort
This massive structure is another jewel studded to the
rich landscape of Agra. Made of red sandstone, Agra
Fort was constructed by the Mughals during 1565-1571.
Three of the great Mughal emperors were engaged in the
construction of Agra Fort. It was Emperor Akbar who laid
the foundation of this majestic citadel in 1565, which was
continued by Jehangir and completed in 1571 by Shahjahan,
Akbar's grandson.
Sikandara
Named after the Afghan ruler Sikandar Lodhi is Sikandara,
just 10 km from Agra. The city is visited by many
tourists, not for its aesthetic value but for the tomb of
Akbar, which it houses. The manufacture of the mausoleum
was commenced by Akbar himself during his lifetime but he
could not complete it. After his death, Jehangir took the
task of completing the project that was left incomplete. A
master creation, the structure is an effect blend of
Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah or "Baby Taj" as it is called occasionally
is a highly ornate edifice and one major attraction in
Agra. This mausoleum is considered as the imminent
precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings
and inlay work are concerned. Itmad-ud daulah, one of the
most amazing of Mughal tombs, stands across the river
Yamuna from the Taj Mahal. It contains cenotaphs of Mirza
Ghiyas and Asmat Begum, parents of the powerful Mughal
Empress Nurjahan queen of Jahangir.
Fatehpur Sikri
Situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
is a city mainly built in Red Sandstone. This town was
built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar during 1571 and 1585.
Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal
architectural splendor at its height. Though the city is
in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri is the finest example of the culmination of
Hindu and Muslim architecture.
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How to Get There
Air : Agra is easily accessible from all the parts
of India by air.
Rail : One can easily reach Agra by rail routes.
Road : Agra has well connected road networks, which
are linked to all the major destinations of Uttar Pradesh
and nearby state.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Agra Tours
in Uttar Pradesh India and online Booking facility of Agra
Tour in Uttar Pradesh India. |
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