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Agra is admired for the eternal Taj Mahal, which is
considered as one of the 7 wonders of the world. Agra
city is replete with rich cultural heritage and old-
worldly charm in the Mughal Heritage at Agra.
Mughal Heritage in Agra and Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, changed
the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital
of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is wedged
up in a world of divergent edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys and old-world buggies,
and that appealing charm that this favorite city of
the Mughals still retains in the Mughal Heritage at
Agra.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects
its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down
the narrow busy streets of the city will establish the
visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine in the
Mughal Heritage at Agra.
The first Mughal emperor Babur made his contribution
to Agra by building a garden called the Aram Bagh.
The heritage site Taj Mahal is one of the remarkable
heritages built by the Mughal dynasty. It was built
by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It stands out as a
symbol of love and unparalleled architectural grandeur
in the Mughal Heritage in Agra.
The other remarkable Mughal heritage in Agra includes
the Agra Fort or the Red Fort. Built in between 1565-
1571, the construction of the Agra Fort was in progress
in Akbar's reign. After Akbar's demise Jahangir took
over the task and then it was ultimately completed by
Shah Jahan.
Other Mughal splendors are the Diwan- e- Khas, the
Diwan-e-Aam, Jahangir's Palace, and lot more. Just 35
kms off Agra city is Fatehpur Sikri established by the
Mughal emperor Akbar is one of the famous World Heritage
Site. It is dotted by several forts and historical monuments
and edifices.
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