Agra Travel
Western Union
Agra Travel is about knowing the internationally renowned city in a better way. The existence Agra goes back to the period of Mahabharata when it was known as Agravana and was an important part of the Brij-Bhoomi. Believed to be established by Raja Badal Singh in 1475 AD, Sikander Lodi was the first king to make Agra as his capital city in the 16th century AD. Later during the period of the Mughals, Agra became the capital of the four Mughal kings, namely, Babur, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. On Agra Travel, there is so much to see, admire and learn about the history of the mighty Mughals, the architectural wealth and the handicraft of the city.
The tourists from all over the world go on Agra Travel to have a glimpse of the most romantic and renowned edifice in the world, the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is a result o a promise given by the fifth Mughal Emperor to his much-adored wife Mumtaz Mahal. Built of white marble and ornamented with pietra dura work of precious and semi-precious stones, Taj Mahal is listed as the World Heritage Site. Visit the Taj Mahal on Agra Travel to witness the deep and true love of the royal couple. Once inside the complex, the hustle and bustle of the city is left long behind with only divine beauty on the stone visible to the eyes.
Since Agra enjoyed the privilege of being the royal capital of the Mughal Empire for a long period of time, the city is fringed with several structures standing as mute witnesses of the bygone times and eager to tell their story. On Agra Travel, you will get an opportunity to see magnificent Mughal monuments such as Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri.
While on Agra Travel, take time out to visit the local markets for local handicraft products. Agra is famous for leather industry and carpet weaving industry. On Agra Travel, you can buy footwear, bags, belts, gloves, animal skin for decoration, football, sofa, chairs beds, beanbags, clothes decorative items made from leather rugs and carpets, marble artifacts and brassware. The best places to shop while on Agra Travel are Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, Munro Road near the Taj Mahal Complex, Uttar Pradesh State Emporium at the Taj Mahal Complex and Shilpagram Crafts Village.
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