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Agra :
Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire and even
today it seems to linger in the past. Not surprising, for the Mughal
emperors with their obsession for building, endowed the city with
some of the finest structures in the world. It is very easy to slip
away here through the centuries into the grandeur and intrigues of
the Mughal court. It is a part of the great northern plains and is
located on the west bank of river the Yamuna. Agra is 204 km
south of Delhi. The modern city
of Agra was founded way back in the 16th century by Sikandar
Lodhi, who was a king of the Lodhi dynasty. The heritage and history
of Agra is closely related to the Mughal dynasty. But the city has
also been under the rulings of various other dynasties. Each of the
dynasties has left their influences and imprints of their cultures
and traditions.
Taj Mahal is one of the
major tourist attractions in India or we can also say India is also
known for Taj Mahal. Recently Taj Mahal topped the list of New Seven
Wonders of the world. The beauty of the Taj Mahal, situated in Agra,
cannot be expressed in words. Built by Shahjahan, the fifth Mughal
ruler of India in 1631 AD, the mausoleum is a tribute to his second
wife, advisor and soulmate, Mumtaz Mahal.
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got
this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first
sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance
leaves one mesmerized.
Other Monuments in Agra:
Agra Fort, Tomb of Akbar, Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb (baby Taj), Chini
ka Rauza, Buland Darwaza and Fatehpur Sikri.
Gardens in Agra:
Dayal Bagh Gardens, Shah Jahan Park, Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal
Garden and Rambagh Gardens.
How to Reach Agra:
By Air - Agra airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from
Idgah bus stand and is connected by domestic flights from major
Indian cities.
By Road - Agra is about 204 km from Delhi, the capital of
India. There is an excellent national highway connecting Delhi and
Agra and it is only a 4 hours drive from Delhi. There are many
luxury taxis and buses that drive to Agra everyday.
By Rail - Agra is well
connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan The
main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station There are many
trains connecting Delhi and Agra like Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Taj
Express and luxury trains like the Palace on Wheels.
Tour Operator of India offers more information
on Agra in India and online Booking facility of Agra
of India.
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