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Agra
Agra

Agra, in Uttar Pradesh is a city full of history. Once the capital of the Moghuls, Agra can boast a number of marvelous buildings, the most magnificent and well known being the Taj Mahal.

Besides this mausoleum, one of the greatest buildings on earth, there are other attractions in Agra like the massive Agra fort and Akbar’s mausoleum.

Agra is located in the western corner of the northern province Uttar Pradesh. Together with Delhi and Jaipur, the city forms the ‘golden triangle’, India’s most popular tourist itinerary.


Some Agra Highlights:
Akbar's Mausoleum, Agra
The Mausoleum of Akbar the Great is a nice example of the combination of Hindu and Moslem architectural styles.

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Agra Fort, Agra
The impressive Agra fort was built between 1156 and 1605. The outside wall in red sandstone is almost 2.5 km long.
Inside the fort, you'll find beautiful mosques and palaces.

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