Agra
Agra Basic Data :Area: 120.57 sq. km
Altitude: 169 metres above sea level
Location: Uttar Pradesh, India
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Travel to Agra India, the city of architectural
wonders and see the spellbinding Taj Mahal. This beautiful marble
monument, located on a bank of the Yamuna River in Agra India, has
inspired poets and lovers throughout the world. You can see the
beautiful Taj Mahal on tours to Agra with Agra Hub. Agra was the
capital of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his beautiful Queen
Mumtaz Mahal. After she passed away in 1631, Shah Jahan created a
mausoleum that is now known as a symbol of eternal love. See the Taj
Mahal in all its splendor on tours to Agra with Agra Hub and view many
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Agra is a historic city, which is mentioned in the early Indian epic the Mahabharata. It was originally known as Agrabana and was a part of the region known as Brij Bhumi where Lord Krishna, the playful Hindu God, lived among the cowherds of Vrindavan. In 1475 A.D, the city of Agra became the center of the region ruled by Raja Badal Shah. The Lodi ruler, Sikander Lodi established his new capital called Sikandra near Agra in 1492 A.D.
After Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire defeated the Lodis and became the supreme ruler of north India, Agra remained the center of power of the new rulers. The Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan were instrumental in adding to the monumental glory of Agra. Today you can see many historic monuments in Agra apart from the Taj Mahal. Monuments such as Agra Fort, the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Jahangiri Mahal, the Rambagh and Dayalbagh Gardens and the Chini ka Rauza are other historic sights that you can see on tours to Agra India. Fatehpur Sikri near Agra was built by Akbar as his capital but was later abandoned. Sikandra is where Abbar's tomb can be seen, is also near Agra India.
Agra is a great place to shop, while on tours to India.
Since it was previously the Mughal capital, where the grand Mughal
courtiers lived, different communities of craftsmen came to Agra
India, and offered their wares to the Mughal court. Patronized by
royalty, these hereditary craftsmen developed their art to the height
of perfection. You can shop for fine marble handicrafts, decorated
with exquisite marble inlay work, leather items, brassware, rugs and
carpets and other handicraft items when you travel to Agra with Agra
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Flights: Agra has an airport where domestic flights from major cities land. Both government and private airways operate to Agra. The Delhi Agra flight is a short flight of 40 minutes. There are daily round trip flights from Delhi to Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi, with a return to Delhi. Agra airport is located 7 Km from the center of the city.
Trains: Agra is conveniently connected to Delhi by railway lines. Many trains connect Delhi and Agra, including luxury trains such as the Palace on Wheels. Agra Station is known as Agra Cantonment Station.
Road Transport: Agra is near Delhi, it is 204 Km from the capital of India. There is an excellent national highway connecting Delhi and Agra. You can drive down from Delhi in luxury taxi's, coaches or buses and arrive in Agra in a about 4 hours. The main bus stands in Agra are Agra Fort and Idgah bus stand.
Agra is easily accessible by road from Delhi. The
National Highway from Delhi is well maintained. The 204 km distance
from Delhi to Agra is a smooth drive. Various government and private
buses operate along this route, taxicabs are also easy to find. Agra's
main bus terminuses are Idgah bus stand and Agra Fort bus stand.
