Agra, a city in Uttar Pradesh boasts of three World heritage Sites the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri, which attract tourists from parts of the world.
The city finds mention in the Indian epic--- the ‘Mahabharata’. It was also referred 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. The city came under the rule of different rulers from time to time like Raja Badal Shah, Sikander Lodi and the Mughals.
The Mughals added to the monumental glory of Agra with the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Jahangiri Mahal, the Rambagh and Dayalbagh Gardens and the Chini ka Rauza and of course the above mentioned world heritage sites. The architectural style, pattern and design of these buildings reflect the creative vision of the talent of those times.
Besides these architectural wonders, Agra is a great place to shop in. It is famous for its fine marble handicrafts, decorated with exquisite inlay work, leather items, brassware, rugs and carpets and other exquiste items. The city is also famous for its culinary delights like a sweet called ‘petha’ and a snack called ‘dalmoth’ that are savored by people from all the segments of the society.
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