Agra, situated on the banks of river Yamuna, is an important destination for both domestic and international tourists visiting India, primarily because of the pride of India and one of the seven wonders of the world, the majestic Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is indeed the crown of India, an architectural wonder and the reason why Agra is well known globally.
Historically, Agra had been an important city in North India. It was founded by Sikandar Lodi in the year 1504 and was the capital city of first the Lodi dynasty and then the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1658. The golden age of Agra was under the Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
The tourist attractions of Agra include some of the most important architectural and historical monuments of India, mostly built during the Mughal age. Given below is a list of some of the important places to visit in Agra.
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