Same Day Agra Tour – Attractions & Places to Visit in Agra
By: Visit India
Submitted: 2010-04-19 02:19:50 | Word Count: 593
Agra is the city specially recognized for the famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal. . Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. The city of Taj was established in 1475 by Badal Singh. It is surrounded by various other places of historical significance. City of Agra standing on the banks of river of Jamuna is famous for the other palaces and forts that were mainly built in the Mughal era. Agra saw the best period of regin when the city was controlled and ruled by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Agra became one of the principal cities for the Mughal Empire after Ibrahim Lodi died in the war of Panipat in 1526. Emperor Akbar built the Agra fort; Jahangir beautified it with palaces and gardens. Shahjahan marked the zenith of Mughal architecture, when he built the Taj Mahal. The post-Mughal era of Agra saw the rule of the Jats, Marathas and finally the British taking over the city.
Attractions & Places to Visit in Agra
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Taj Mahal India : Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jehan, Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of the day - blushing in the rosy glow of dawn or sunset , appearing like a pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the pools of the garden.
Agra Red Fort : This fort was just one of the many large fortified residences that the emperor wanted to have at various strategic points of his empire. According to contemporary chroniclers like Abul Fazal the fort contained over five hundred buildings. But later on Akbar's descendants added new buildings, mainly in marble to the fort and demolished the old ones.
Fatehpur Sikri : It is located 37 kms from Agra is built a city mainly in Red Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1571 and 1585. The city is a fine example of culmination of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Entrance to the mosque is through the Buland Darwaza that is 54m high. Any visitor to Agra must have a go at Fatehpur Sikri.
Shopping in Agra : Agra is a shopper’s paradise, there are plenty of shopping areas and shopping malls where one can buy the specialities of the place. The markets are bound to have replica of the Taj in marble being sold as decorative, gift item or as souvenirs. The local artisans are also good at making leather chappals (sandals), purses, bags, decorative items and many more such leather product which instantaneously attracts your attention. The main shopping areas in Agra include Taj Mahal complex, Kinari Bazaar, Raja Mandi, Sadar Bazaar. the Gangotri at Taj Mahal Complex and the Up Handlooms, UPICA at the Sanjay place are two UP Government emporiums.
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