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Agra, also known as the city of Taj, is situated on the banks of Yamuna River, and is the third biggest city in Utter Pradesh which was the capital of India during the Mughal era. However, the history of Agra is much older than the times of Mughals. According to the historians, the great Hindu epic 'Mahabharat' refers to 'Agraban' as an integral part of the Brij Bhumi or the land of Lord Krishna. However, the city is said to be founded in 1475 during the reign of Raja Badal Singh.
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and crafts. One such example is the Taj Mahal. It was constructed by the emperor Shah Jahan and became the symbol of the Agra city. The Taj is one of the most stunning and mesmerizing monuments in the world, and is an eternal piece of love. Besides the Taj Mahal, many other monuments were constructed during the rule of the Mughals, such as the Chini ka rauza, Akbar's tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's tomb, Jama Masjid and the Agra Fort among others. Each of these monuments is an example of the architectural splendor of Agra, India under Mughal patronage.
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Along with its splendid architecture, Agra offers exciting shopping experience to its visitors. One can shop for its exquisite handicrafts items, including small replicas of Taj carved out of white marble. Agra is also well known for the leather items, brass decorative pieces, stone carved images and Zari items. Another, most important attraction, that must not be missed, is the Annual Taj Festival 'Taj Mahotsav’, which is organized on February 8-27, every year.
Those coming to Agra must never miss the Mughlai cuisine, which originated in this region. Taj Ganj in the south of the Taj Mahal, is where most of the budget hotels having various eateries is located. A speciality of Agra that most take with them is Agra petha, a kind of sweet famous all over India.
Agra is well connected to almost all of the major cities of India, by air, road and rail.
By Air: Agra has an airport at Kheria located only 7 km from the city center Agra, India. Almost all major domestic airlines of India operate regular flight to Agra from various destinations across India.
By Rail: Agra is well connected by rail to all the major cities and towns of North India. Many trains, including the world-famous Palace on Wheels cover Agra, India from various destinations in North and South India.
By Road: Agra has a very good network of roads. All the major cities and towns of India are linked by bus services to Agra. The National Highways NH 2, 3, and 11 pass through the Agra, so as to make it easily accessible by road from major cities across India. |
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