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Agra, the land of the Taj Mahal, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is situated on the banks of River Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is bounded by Mathura district in the north, Dhaulpur district in the south, Firozabad in......Read more on Agra
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Taj Mahal
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Taj Mahal, one of the most recognisable structures in the world, attracts around four million visitors annually. This beautiful structure of white marble was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The construction of the monument started in...
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Fatehpur Sikri
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Fatehpur Sikri is a city in Agra District, which was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the beginning of 1570. The city was constructed to honour Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who used to live in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri.
This saint predicted the birth of another son of...
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Jama Masjid
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid, popularly known as Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque, is one of the larger mosques in India. Situated opposite the Agra Fort, this mosque overlooks the Agra Fort Railway Station. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan in 1648, for his favourite daughter, Jahanara Begum.
The mosque is...
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Buland Darwaza
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
Buland Darwaza, located in Fatehpur Sikri, is also known as the 'Gate of Magnificence'. This grand gateway was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, when he defeated the king of Khandesh in 1573.
Built in red sandstone, this gateway stands 40 metres high and can be seen from far....
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Diwan-i-khas
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 30Places to Visit in Agra
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Just adjacent to the Diwan-e-am, there is a red sand stone building known as Diwan-i-khas. Since this place was much smaller than the court held for private audience. It is here that the Mughal emperor would have private meetings with the visiting dignitaries and guests. It was built in the year...
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