One of the top tourist attractions in India, the city of Agra eminently reflects the influence of the Mughal rule in the 16th and 17th centuries. Till date it stands as one of the favorite and most preferred tourist destinations in India and draws several thousands of tourists from various countries of the world, all through the year.

Set along the banks of the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a city of deep rooted culture, reflecting the country�s rich historical past. Generally thought to have been discovered by Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate in 1504, the city oozes culture in forms of architectural and historical monuments and buildings. On your tour to India, you will be simply fascinated by your trip to the city of Agra.

Agra the city is home to the wonder in white marble Taj Mahal. The visit to the city with the forts, mosques and tombs amidst the greens will be a great way to enjoy the holiday. This tour to one of the Indian wonders of the worlds is not to be missed. More than being the mausoleum of the Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal and the labor of love by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan the Taj Mahal is the pride of India. The beauty of the "poem of internal love" has attracted people from the world over since long. The majestic monument on the banks of river Yamuna stands in all its magnificence as if to preach the world that love is the greatest gift of God. The masterpiece of art in white makrana marble has been worked on by several precious gems like jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis, lazuli, sapphire, coral and diamonds to add to the beauty. The tourists from the various parts of the globe visit this most visited and photographed monuments of the World. It is the respect for love that brings together people overcoming all other differences. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape will seem to add to the magic of the Mughal architecture. The Taj is the perfect holiday spot to be at on a full moon night.

Home to the Taj Mahal - a remarkable and eminent artistic specimen in Indian history, the city of Agra is considered as one of the choicest tourist destinations in India. Created in the dear remembrance of his loving wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the wonderful structure was the idea of the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal, one of the three World Heritage Sites in Agra, the other two being the Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort, is brilliance incarnate. The monumental symmetry of the Taj got its shape through 22 years of labor, brilliant architectural genius, rarest of gems and rich marble.

Another of the tourist attractions in India, the Agra Fort, is located along the river Yamuna. It is home to the major constructions like the Amar Singh Gate, Delhi Gate, Akbari Mahal and the Jehangir Mahal. Although molded in his own terms by Shah Jahan, it was started by Akbar in 1565. The red sandstone was renovated by using marble pietra dura inlay in parts. Built in a semi circular plan, it consists of several towers, ramparts, bastions, and gateways.

Fatehpur Sikri, another of the excellent tourist attractions in India, is a city constructed by Akbar during 1571 and 1585. It is an embodiment of scrupulous planning and intelligence. Mainly built in red sandstone, this city is sited at approximately 37 km from Agra. The influences of both Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture shed light on the facet of religious tolerance of Akbar. The following attractions are located within the town of Fatehpur Sikri:

Diwan-I-Am Daulat khana-I-khas Palace of Jodha Bai Diwan-khana-I-khaas Birbal�s Palace Sunehra Makan Turkish Sultana�s House

Dargah Of Sheikh Salim Chisti The Jami Masjid Buland Darwaza The Treasury Hawa Mahal And Nagina Masjid Panch Mahal

Chini ka Rauza, Itmad - Ud - Daula, and Sikandra Fort are some of the other tourist attractions in Agra.

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