Agra a city in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh is famous for being the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658.With an population of roughly 1.6million,Agra is the fourth-most populous city of Uttar Pradesh and Twenty-third most populous city of India.
The main beauty of Agra lies in Taj Mahal.The Taj Mahal,the symbol of love and also one of the seven wonders of the world holds a special position in Agra.Agra is also famous for its special cuisine,Petha whose amazing taste will mesmerize your taste buds for the entire life.
Some of the famous tourists attractions of Agra are:
Taj Mahal-The icon of India ,drawing millions of people to the city of Agra every year.It is a must visit place for every person who wants experiance the beauty of India.The magnificent structure date backs to 17th century.Shah Jahan built this beautiful mausoleum in the memory of Mumtaz,his beloved wife who passed away and decided to pay tribute to her.Construction of this took more than 20 years and and required the manpower of around 20,000 labourers.
Agra Fort- also known as "Lal-Qila","Fort Rouge" is the highlight of the city.This architecture is made of intricate designs and red sandstones.This was the seat of the Mughal Emperor.It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.Agra fort also features several fairy tale palaces and has a grandeur that is awe-inspiring.
Akbar's Mausoleum-For nearly 50 years Akbar the Great rules the Mughal kingdom.His remains can be found at the most popular tourist attraction in Agra,Akbar's Mausoleum.The structure is also surrounded by Mughal gardens.This beautiful place is also a home to deer,antelopes,monkeys etc which are in the Mughal gardens.
Fatehpur Sikri- Just at a distance of about 30kms from The taj mahal is this famous tourist attraction which was built by Mughal emperor Akbar as a part of his plan to build a grand capital for his empire.The architecture is a mix of Indian architectural styles especially the Indian architecture and Gujrati and Bengali style.The best time to visit this place is January,February,November and December as the temperature at that time is cool.
Moti Masjid-also called the Pearl Mosque was built by Shah Jahan.It was named as Moti Masjid as it shone like pearl.Located inside the Agra Fort is made up of marble.This glorious structure took nearly 4 years to be built and is designed typical to Shah Jahan's era of reign.
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