 Welcome
to the amazing tourist city of Tajmahal - Agra, India. The headquarters
of the great Mughal leaders for ages Agra offers its treasure for all
tourists from India and abroad. Although Agra is synonymous with the
Taj, the city is a testament to the large amount of architectural activity
of the Mughals. Tajmahal is the embodiment of love in white marble,
one of the Seven Wonders of the World in addition to being the pride
of India. In fact, all the monuments of Agra, India contributed to Agra
tourism. Terrific Agra Packages make sure you plan your Agra Travel
soon. Delhi to Agra, Jaipur is the famous Golden Triangle
Agra is amply evident in many historic monuments in and around the city.
Although the history of the city of Agra is linked to the Mughal dynasty,
many other leaders have also contributed to the rich history of Agra.
Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Sultanate of Delhi)
in the 16th century. Babur (founder of the Mughal dynasty) has also
spent some time in Agra and introduced the concept of square Persian-style
gardens. The emperor Akbar built the Agra Fort; Jahangir beautified
the palaces and gardens. Shah Jahan marked the zenith of Mughal architecture,
when he built the Taj. After the Mughal-era’s history of Agra,
it saw the state of the Jats, Marathas and the British taking over the
city.
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