Home to one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ – the Taj Mahal – Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is as loved by Indians as it is by foreigners who throng here in large numbers to admire its beauty.
Agra is a city on the banks of the River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh, and the 24th most populous in India. The city stands as testimony to the great amount of architectural activity of the Mughals, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.
Right from the epic Mahabharata to the Mughal dynasty, Agra has been monumental, and has played a significant role in shaping India’s history. From the Persian Gardens on the banks of the Yamuna, to monuments and mausoleums, this great city’s golden age started during the rule of the Mughals. Agra Fort attracts many tourists. Largely overshadowed by Taj Mahal, this fort is one of the finest Mughal forts in India.
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