Agra
Best known as the site of the legendary Taj Mahal, the city of Agra boasts a history that dates back to the 2nd century. Capital of the Mughal empire for more than a hundred years, the town is home to some of the finest architectural achievements of this remarkable dynasty. As such, it forms the third apex of the Golden Triangle, a popular tourist itinerary that takes in some of India’s famed architectural highlights.
Rich in history and culture, Agra is now an industrial and commercial centre, as well as a popular tourist destination. Sprawling and overcrowded, the city provides an intense Indian experience, with busy forts, tombs and mausoleums, as well as bustling chowks or bazaars.
Agra is situated along the banks of the Yamuna River and most of its historical monuments overlook this waterway.
- By far the best known of Agra’s attractions, the Taj Mahal is set high on a hill above the river.
- Further down the river’s banks is the renowned Agra Fort, as well as a selection of other fascinating tombs and mausoleums.
- Agra reached the peak of its magnificence during the 16th century and the ruins of its ancient city can seen on the eastern banks of the Yamuna.
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Did you know?
The annual number of visitors to the Taj Mahal is almost twice the total population of Agra.
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