AGRA
Agra is one of the most famous cities of India because of its having the awesome beauty of Taj Mahal. Apart from that, the city also houses several magnificent sightseeing attractions for the tourists including mausoleum of Mughal empires and world heritage site. This beautiful city is located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The city is widely popular for housing three world heritage sites including the famous ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and the red-sandstone Agra city.
The city is not famous just for being the tourists’ favourite destination but is also reputed for having wide spread industrial areas located just few miles away from Delhi. The city was led foundation as the capital city of Mughal in 1526 and presently is famous for housing chaotic and vibrant marketplaces, historical temples and several grand and antiquated monuments and tombs.
Best Time To Visit – The most favourable time to visit Agra is winter.
Places to Visit
Tajmahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the greatest examples of pristine love that its creator Sahajahan had for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This love monument was built followed by the promise made by Sahajahan to his wife when she was taking her last breath. This monument is the truest symbol of devotion and pristine love and also reflects various skillful shades of the then Mughal architecture. Presently, the Taj Mahal is one of the most sought after tourists’ destinations of India as well as abroad.
Agra Fort
Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is also one of the best tourists’ places of India. This beautiful fort was the brainchild of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the great. The construction of the fort started in 1565 and it was finished in 1571. The fort was cast in red-sandstone and beautifully represents the Islamic and Hindu style of architecture. A trip to Agra Fort is really a lifetime experience for all the tourists visiting India.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
This famous tomb, cast in white marble was constructed in typical Islamic style of architecture. The tomb was built by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan to commemorate her father Itmad-ud-Daulah. If you plan to make a tour to Agra you should have a look on the tomb to appreciate the love of a daughter for her father.
Akbar's Tomb
Akbar’s tomb is also one of the most attracting sites of Agra. The tomb was constructed by mixed architectural styles and is totally different from those of Mughal buildings. Your trip to Agra is incomplete if you don’t visit this monument.
Fatehpur Sikri
Constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to serve his vast kingdom, the city is now known as the ghost city. In fact, the construction of the city was suddenly aborted citing the shortage of water and since then the city left abandoned. You should make a trip to this city to know the actual colour of it.
Moti Masjid
Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) was constructed by Sahajahan, the Mughal icon who built the world’s famous Taj Mahal. The mosque is decked with beautiful and shining white marble facades and hence it is known as pearl mosque. The mosque is closely located at the bank of Yamuna River.
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