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Agra
is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map
with three heritage monuments-The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur
Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones,
but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies
that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries.
Agra is situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India.Agra is famous
for handicrafts products such as Inley work on Marvel, Leather work,
Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and Embroidery work.
It is also well known for Petha, Dalmoth and Gajak. |
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Tourist
Destinations: There are a number of tourist attractions in
Agra, India. A must visit is the the taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri,
Jama Masjid Or Jami Masjid ,Radha Swami Samadhi, and many more following
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The
construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved
wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who
died in AH 1040 (AD 1630). Her last wish to her husband was "to
build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before".
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| The
mausolumn of emperor Akbar represent his philosphy and secular outlook,
combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative
region. Completed in 1613 A.D. by his son Jahangir, it is one of
the well preserved monuments. This is the last resting place of
the Mughal Empror Akbar.
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37
kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone called
Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled
him to abandon the city and within 20 years the capital of Mughals
was shifted to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and
1585. The city is a fine example of culmination of Mughal and Hindu
architecture. Any visitor to Agra must have a go at Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri mosque was said to be built in lines of the holy
mosque in Mecca. Entrance to the mosque is through the Buland Darwaza
that is 54m high.
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| » Jama
Masjid Or Jami Masjid |
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Built
by Shah Jahan in 1648, the main gate of this mosque has inscription
written on it that it was built by Jahanara Begum. She was the favorite
daughter of Shah Jahan and was imprisoned with him. The absence
of minarets and the shape of the dome give sit a distinguished character. |
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| This is the head
quarter of Radhaswami religion, here the holy ashes of the founder
of the faith have been preserved. On the sprawing lawns here, is a
beautiful marvel temple with beautiful carving of fruits, flowers,
leavesand plants which have been reduced into stone true to nature,
and are distinctive speciments of the plastic arts. This is under
construction for almost 100 years. |
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By
Air : Indian airlines connects Agra to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
Kheria Airport is about 9 km. from Govt. of India Tourist Office
By Rail : Agra is a major railway junction on main broad guage routes
to the south, east and west. Two of the best trains viz. Shatabdi
Express (between Delhi and Bhopal) and Taj Express (between Delhi
and Gwalior) are available to access agra.
By Road : Agra, on cross roads of
national highways 2, 3 and 11, is excellently connected to all parts
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