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About Agra Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, is the goal of a pilgrimage to the creative best. Craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals know Agra for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone. Though its political significance ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, it's architectural wealth has definitely secured international fame for carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes
| Area: | 61.80 sq.kms
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| Best Time to Visit: | October to March
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| Climate: | The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical.
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| Main Languages: | Hindi, Urdu, And English
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| Population: | Approx. 11,11,086
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| Temperature: | Summer - Max: 45.0 Min: 21.9
Winter - Max: 31.7 Min: 4.2
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Chini-Ka-Roza
The Chini-Ka-Roza tomb is a memorial of Allama Afzel Khal Mullah of Shiraz, who was a poet-scholar. He was the prime minister of the famous emperor Shah Jahan. The tomb surface is decorated with various glazed tiles.
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Itmad-Ud-Daulahs Tomb
The tomb was built by Empress Noor Jahan, in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg in 1622-25A.D. This ornate tomb is considered a precurser of the Taj Mahal , This small garden tomb reflects the tasts and sophistication of the gifted queen. The warm yellow marble is highlighted with white and black marble inlay, and the lacey pierced marble screens and rich, jewel-inlaid mosaics have a delicate, feminine quality that is pure enchantment.
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Jama Masjid
Due to the assimilation of various Iranian architectural elements, Jama Masjid was constructed in the year 1648A.D. Jama Masjid was constructed by Jahanara Begum, the daughter of the Emperor Shah Hahan.
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Mariyams Tomb
The Tomb was constructed in the year 1611A.D. for Mariyam, the Goan wife of Emperor Akbar. The tomb has various beautiful carvings along with finishing’s in red sandstone. . TOP
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Radhaswamy Samadhi, Dayalbagh
The Radhaswamy Samadhi is a monument, which is built in the memory of the founder of Radhaswamy sect. The construction of this monument has taken several years and still work is going on it. The monument is completely made of marble along with various manner of ornamentation applied on it.
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Sikandara
Sikandara is famous for the beautiful tomb of Akbar, which was begun by Akbar himself and afterwards completed by Jehangir, Akbar’s son. During his lifetime, Akbar started building his garden mausoleum, a red monument of sandstone in chahar-bagh (a four square garden). A beautiful inlaid gateway of marble leads to an airy, open, four-tiered formation, which is topped by white marble cenotaph along with the screen on 5th storey. All these were added by Shahjehan, who finished the mausoleum after the death of his father.
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is the perfect example of the immense love shown by an emperor towards his queen. Taj Mahal is located on the banks of River Yamuna. It was constructed in the year 1632 by Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor for his beautiful queen Mumtaz Mahal.. TOP
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