Agra, The city of Taj
Being the capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th century , Agra lost its political significance with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 A.D. But its architectural wealth and superb inlay work on marble and soapstone has secured its position on the International Map. The city reached its zenith under the successive reigns of Akbar , Shah Jahan and Jehangir , Akbar's reign being the most remarkable in the city's history when it visibly became a leading centre of art , science, commerce and culture. Henceforth, it continued to draw intellectuals and artists to contribute towards popularising its rich cultural potential . |
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The Mughals
besides being great rulers were also great builders and preserved their
best architectural wonders for Agra and its neighbourhood . Its line
up of monuments today stand testimony to the splendour of a bygone era
and the visionary far sightedness of the many monarchs who once ruled
different parts of the state. The forts , palaces and aesthetically
laid out gardens - each one being a silent witness to a grand style
of a golden era highlight their architectural genius explicitly. Western
parts of India .Not only this , it is even well connected with road
to all major cities of State, Delhi, Haryana and Gwalior . |
Agra
is one of the best tourist destination of the country and attracts tourists
by its numerous monuments.It provides all the infrastructural facilities
desired by the tourists and hence keeps them satisfied with a touch
of hospitality adding grace to it.Some of the monuments which attract
tourists towards Agra are the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-Ud-Daulah'stomb.
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