INTRODUCTION:
Agra, famously known as the city of the Taj, ushers tourists from all over the world with its aura of love that dates back to the era of the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. It harbours the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world (now also a part of the newly declared seven wonders), and many other significant tourist attractions.The precise geographical location of the city is on the banks of the river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. This beautiful city is at a distance of about 201 km from New Delhi, the capital city of India. As boundaries, Agrahas Mathura on the north, Dhaulpur on the south,Firozabad on the east, Fatehabad on the south-east and Bharatpur on the west. The intricate architectural design of the mausoleums, the forts and the palaces bear testimony to the affluence of the powerful Mughals, who made Agra their capital in the 16th and the early 17th centuries. The reputed legacy of inlay work on marble and soapstone is continued by craftsmen who are descendants of those who were occupied under the Mughals. As recorded by the UNESCO, there are three world heritage sites in this city, namely, the Taj Mahal, the AgraFort and Fatehpur Sikri. The magnificent view of the Taj, the symbol of eternal love, is an experience to cherish for a lifetime!
Agra, famously known as the city of the Taj, ushers tourists from all over the world with its aura of love that dates back to the era of the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. It harbours the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world (now also a part of the newly declared seven wonders), and many other significant tourist attractions.The precise geographical location of the city is on the banks of the river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. This beautiful city is at a distance of about 201 km from New Delhi, the capital city of India. As boundaries, Agrahas Mathura on the north, Dhaulpur on the south,Firozabad on the east, Fatehabad on the south-east and Bharatpur on the west. The intricate architectural design of the mausoleums, the forts and the palaces bear testimony to the affluence of the powerful Mughals, who made Agra their capital in the 16th and the early 17th centuries. The reputed legacy of inlay work on marble and soapstone is continued by craftsmen who are descendants of those who were occupied under the Mughals. As recorded by the UNESCO, there are three world heritage sites in this city, namely, the Taj Mahal, the AgraFort and Fatehpur Sikri. The magnificent view of the Taj, the symbol of eternal love, is an experience to cherish for a lifetime!
