Introduction to Agra
Agra
being the city of magnificent Taj Mahal makes Agra one of the most
popular tourist destinations in India. It is regarded as another tip of
the famous 'Golden Triangle'
of North Indian Tourist spots. Agra city is proud to have the most
beautiful mausoleum on this planet. Located in western part of Uttar
Pradesh, a North Indian State, Agra was the capital city of Mughal
empire. Another capital city of Mughal empire - Fatehpur Sikri - is
also nearby located. Both of the erstwhile capital cities are home to
wonderful architectural masterpieces, including the Taj, the prettiest
of them all.
Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire under
Emperor Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan from 1526 to 1658. At that
period Agra was known as Akbarabad. This city is also famous for
handicraft products such as carpets, jewelry, footwear, brassware,
zari, embroidery works and leather works.
Agra
being the city of magnificent Taj Mahal makes Agra one of the most
popular tourist destinations in India. It is regarded as another tip of
the famous 'Golden Triangle'
of North Indian Tourist spots. Agra city is proud to have the most
beautiful mausoleum on this planet. Located in western part of Uttar
Pradesh, a North Indian State, Agra was the capital city of Mughal
empire. Another capital city of Mughal empire - Fatehpur Sikri - is
also nearby located. Both of the erstwhile capital cities are home to
wonderful architectural masterpieces, including the Taj, the prettiest
of them all.
Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire under
Emperor Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan from 1526 to 1658. At that
period Agra was known as Akbarabad. This city is also famous for
handicraft products such as carpets, jewelry, footwear, brassware,
zari, embroidery works and leather works.
