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   1 day ago · Agra ( / ˈɑːɡrə /, Hindustani: [ˈaːgraː] ⓘ) is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 230 kilometres (140 mi) south-east of the national capital Delhi and 330 km west of the state capital Lucknow.

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Taj-MahalTaj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts ...

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.

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   3 days ago · Agra, city, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies in the Indo-Gangetic Plain on the Yamuna (Jumna) River about 125 miles (200 km) southeast of Delhi. There was an early reference to an “Agravana” in the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, and Ptolemy is said to have called the site

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6. travel.india.com › guide › destinationAgra Travel Guide: Don't Miss These 5 Spectacular Locations!

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Whether you are watching dawn break over the Taj Mahal or exploring the majesty of Agra Fort or delving into hidden secrets within Fatehpur Sikri; Agra promises a trip that will leave you...

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   11 hours ago · Experience the grandeur of Taj Mahal at our 5 star hotel in Agra. With best in class amenities, delightful dining and largest banqueting spaces, our hotel in Agra near Taj Mahal reimagines all that Agra can be. Book a stay now!

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Top Agra Parks & Nature Attractions: See reviews and photos of parks, gardens & other nature attractions in Agra, India on Tripadvisor.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 378 kilometres west of the state capital, Lucknow, 206 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi, 58 kilometres south from Mathura and 125 kilometres north of Gwalior.

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    Where is Agra located?

    • Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur; and the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc, a tourist circuit of Uttar Pradesh, along with Lucknow and Varanasi . The name Agra is explained by different derivations, all of which have low verifiability.

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    When did Agra become a capital of India?

    • In the late 18th century the city fell successively to the Jat s, the Maratha s, the Mughals, the ruler of Gwalior, and, finally, the British in 1803. It was the capital of Agra (later North-Western) province from 1833 to 1868 and was one of the main centres of the Indian Mutiny (1857–58). Taj Mahal, Agra, India.

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    Why was Agra a major city under Mughal rule?

    • Under Mughal rule, Agra became a centre for learning, arts, commerce, and religion, and saw the construction of the Agra Fort, Sikandra and Agra's most prized monument, the Taj Mahal, constructed between 1632 and 1648 by Shah Jahan in remembrance of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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    How many people live in Agra?

    • With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and twenty-third most populous city in India. Agra's notable historical period began during Sikandar Lodi 's reign, but the golden age of the city began with the Mughals in the early 16th century.

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