Agra is a major tourist attraction as it contains one of the
seven wonders of the world - Taj Mahal. Agra is an ancient city
situated on the river Yamuna within the stae of Uttar Pradesh In
India. The city has been described as Agraba in the epic
Mahabharata. The city was capital of Lodhi Kingdom and later on
seved the same for Mughals. During 16th and 17th century the city
was developed as art, culture, commerce and learning center by
Mughal kings like Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Some wonderful
buildings were erected in Agra City by the mughal kings. Agra city
is famous for monuments and crafts. The monument and crafts have
preserved the cultural heritage for centuries.
Location:
Agra city is located in the city of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of
river Yamuna.
Famous For:
Agra city is famous for its structures built by Mughal kings during
their reign. Taj Mahal, one of the greatest symbols of love is the
prime feature of Agra. The mausoleum is visited by thousands of
people from all over the world. Besides Taj Mahal there are a number
of architectural marvels in the city. These marvels include Agra
Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Sikandra, Jama Masjid, Mariyam's Tomb
and Chini-Ka-Roza.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Agra is between Oct and March. It is not hot
than and there are few rains during this period.
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