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Agra is a city contributing to the discovery of the beautiful era. Agra has an ironic history, mirrored in its numerous monuments dotted in and around the city. Agra is best acknowledged for the Taj Mahal (17th century), designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. A complex mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is often considered to be the world's best sample of Mughal architecture. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Agra Tourist Place
Agra is a megacity on the banks of the Yamuna
swash in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about
210 kilometers south of the public capital New
Delhi and 378 km west of the state capital
Lucknow. With a population of roughly 1.6
million, Agra is the fourth-most vibrant megacity
in Uttar Pradesh and the twenty-third most
vibrant megacity in India. Taj Mahal is one of
the 8 wonders of the world, which makes Agra a
great addition to your list of tourist places in
North India. Tourist
places in Agra Taj Mahal, Agra Fort / Agra Red
Fort, Taj Mahal, Mughal Gardens, Taj Museum,
Itimad-ud-Daulah or the Baby Taj of Agra,
Mehtab Bagh, Agra Fort, Akbars Tomb, Fatehpur
Sikri Fort complex and many more. Best Month to
Go between October to March.
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Top Tourist Places to Visit In Agra
  • Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is an Islamic
    ivory-white marble tomb on the right bank of the
    river Yamuna in the megacity of Agra. It was
    custom-made in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah
    Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife,
    Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centerpiece of a
    17-hectare (42-acre) compound, which comprises a
    mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal
    gardens bounded on three sides by a crenelated
    wall. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful
    monuments in the world and is one of the 7
    wonders of the world. The name "Taj Mahal" was
    come from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz
    Mahal, and means "Crown Palace".The Taj Mahal was
    selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983
    as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of
    the universally admired masterworks of the
    world's heritage". It is observed by many as the
    best example of Mughal construction and a
    representation of India's rich history.
  • Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri, city in the Agra
    District of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located
    37 km from the district headquarters in Agra.
    Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital
    of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor
    Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri, a
    city mostly in red sandstone, was built in the
    honor of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim
    Chisti. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, it is
    home to Jodha Bai's Palace, Jama Mosque, Buland
    Darwaja, and Tomb of Salim Chisti among many
    other famous monuments. Fatehpur Sikri is one of
    the best examples of Mughal architectural assets.

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  • Agra Fort Agra Fort is a historical(antic) fort
    in the city of Agra in India. It was constructed
    during 1565-1573 for Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was
    the main house of the rulers of the Sikarwar clan
    of Rajputs until the Mughals occupied it and
    Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was
    shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as
    the Lal-Qila. Before capture by the British,
    the last Indian rulers rules were the Marathas.
    In 1983, the Agra fort was registered as a UNESCO
    World Heritage Site. It is about 2.5 km northwest
    of its more well-known monument, the Taj Mahal.
    The fort can be more precisely labeled as the
    walled city. After the first battle of Panipat
    (A.D. 1526) Mughals took over the fort and ruled
    from it. In A.D. 1530, Humayun was crowned in it.
    The Fort got its present appearance in the rule
    of Akbar (A.D. 15561605).
  • Chini Ka Rauza (China Tomb) Chini ka Rauza also
    known as China Tomb, is a funerary monument,
    Rauza(maqbara) in Agra, containing the tomb of
    Afzal Khan Shirazi, an intellectual and poet who
    was the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah
    Jahan. The tomb was constructed in 1635. The
    Chini Ka Rauza is located just 1 kilometer north
    of Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, on the eastern bank of
    Yamuna River in Agra, and 2 kilometers away from
    the Taj Mahal. The frontage of the China tomb is
    also known for its glazed tile work, called chini
    in Mughal era buildings. The tomb is built
    opposite the city of Mecca.
  • Anguri Bagh Anguri Bagh is constructed by Shah
    Jahan in 1637, it is bordered by the Khas Mahal
    on its east and red sandstone pathways on its
    other three borders. As the name suggests, Anguri
    Bagh was known for its rich production of grapes
    and flowers and was also the central area of the
    zenana. The garden area was a private area for
    relaxation for the imperial women. Anguri Bagh is
    a rambling charbagh (four compound compartments)
    styled garden, centrally positioned on the
    grounds of Khas Mahal in Agra Fort. It is made up
    of a concrete platform with a fountain in the
    central. The garden is divided into various
    subdivisions with elaborate geometric designs. To
    the northeast of Anguri Bagh are assemblies that
    were used as royal bath houses and were
    abundantly decorated with fine wall paintings.

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  • Taj Museum Taj Museum is located inside the Taj
    Mahal. And of all those famous tourist
    attractions of Taj Mahal, Taj Museum is the
    most-visited one. Among all of these, Taj Museum,
    a must-visit tourist site in Agra has three
    galleries. The first gallery houses calligraph,
    arms, and vessels from bygone eras. The major
    highlight of this section at the Taj Museum is an
    ancient vessel that is said to change its color
    when poisoned with food. The second gallery,
    shows ivory-based crafts, gems, coins, and
    portraits. The last gallery is acknowledged for
    housing the blueprints and drawings of the Taj
    Mahal. With that, the gallery also displays
    documents that spot various historic events. Taj
    Museum is one of the best tourist places to visit
    in Agra for an amazing virtual historical tour.
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