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Agra, the city of Taj Mahal needs no introduction. A dream of
every tourist visiting India, Agra is located about 204 km south of
Delhi in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. Located on the West Bank
of the river Yamuna, Agra, the city of tombs and memorials, is also
known for its Taj Mahotsav (Taj Festival). The cultural festival
that is held every year in the month of February attracts thousands
of tourists from all over the worlds to enjoy the traditional Indian
music and dances on a single platform.
Founded in the 16th century Agra reflects its rich historical wealth
through the numerous historical monuments in and around the city.
Founded by Sikandar Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty in the 16th century
Agra has seen two golden centuries under the Mughal dynasty. All the
emperors of Mughal has added their contribution to the development
but the forth emperor Sahajahan put the city on the world map by
creating the wonder of the world Taj Mahal.
Tourist Attractions
Taj Mahal
 The wonder of the world Taj Mahal was built by the forth Mughal
emperor Sahajahan in the memory of her beloved Begam (wife) Mumtaj
Mahal.The gift of Love, Taj Mahal is built in +white marble with the
inlay carving of precious and semi precious stones. It is the most
beautiful example of the intricate stone inlay carving work.
Thousands of precious and semi precious stones like ruby, garnet
etc.
Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb
 Built in memory of Mirza Ghiyas this tomb is also known as the ‘baby
Taj’, it was the first Mughal structure completely built from marble
and first to make extensive use of pietra dura.
Agra Fort
 Built by Emperor Akbar on the West Bank of the river Yamuna, the
Agra Fort dominates the center of the city. The crescent-shaped fort
has a 20-metre high and 2.4-km long outer wall that contains a maze
of buildings that form a small city within a city. The Diwan-i-Aam
(hall of public audience), the Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private
audience), the octagonal tower known as Musamman Burj, Khas Mahal,
Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the Anguri Bagh (the Grape
Garden) are the other places to see within the fort.
Sikandra
The sandstone and marble tomb of Akbar represents Akbar’s philosophy
and secular outlook, by blending Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and
Christian motifs and styles.
Fatehpur Sikri
The Mughal Emperor Akbar built the red sandstone city of Fatehpur
Sikri in AD 1564. Some of the major attractions of this city are the
marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisthi, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal,
Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Jodha Bai’s Palace and Birbal Bhavan.
Govardhan Hill, Bhandirvan, Keetham Lake are all associated with
Lord Krishna. The industrial city of Ferozabad famous for its
glassware, and Aligarh, famous for the Aligarh Muslim University and
for its locks, lie close by.
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