Agra city is one of the most visited places in India due to its amazing places which are the major attraction among the travelers all across the globe. Situated on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh it is just 36 km from the state capital Lucknow. Agra is famous for its grand monuments and their splendid architecture that tells the story of Mughal dynasties that have ruled the city. There are various places that the visitors can see during the sightseeing tour to Agra.
Taj Mahal: It is a must place in Agra. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1681 and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. On full moon light the white marbled Taj with its majestic beauty and splendid architecture mesmerize the visitors. It is the symbol of eternal love and the most photographed monument in the world.
Agra Fort: The Mughal emperor Akbar laid the foundation stone of Agra Fort in 1565 AD. It took 8 years to complete this massive fort and Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jehan had contributed to ass new features to it. The main attractions of the fort include Diwan-e-Aam, the Diwan-e-Khas, the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), the Nagina Masjid and the Palace of Mirrors
Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah: The tomb was built by Noor Jahan - the wife of the Mughal Emperor Jehangir in memory of his father. The white marble tomb is the finest example of Indo-Persian architecture. It has the privileges of being the first marble tomb of Mughal period. The tomb has beautiful carvings with intricate designs that some times due to its beauty it is also referred as Baby Taj.
Jama Masjid: The other major attraction of Agra is JAma Masjid which was built by Mughal emperor Shaha Jehan in 1648 in the name of his daughter Jahanara. It is situated very close to the tomb of Itmad –UD- Daulah. Jama Masjid is a distinct mosque for its minaret-less courts.
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