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Agra is not only a synonymous of Taj Mahal. The earliest reference to the city is found in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, which refers to it as “Agrabana – the city of paradise”. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the sumptuous courts of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan transformed Agra into a sophisticated, luxurious, man-made paradise. But with the fortune of Mughal’s fall down, the pre-eminence of Agra too declined. In Agra, Layers of history are peeled away to reveal an amazing tapestry of life - of wars waged, of great architectural magnificence and above all a testimony of the undying love of a king Shah Jahan for his queen “Mumtaz Mahal” It is an established fact that Agra is an unparalleled as a travel destination. Besides Taj Mahal, though, there are a lot of other important sights in and around Agra. The Agra Fort, Moti Masjid and innumerable other attractions make the city’s feature on every travelers must-do-sightseeing list. Travel a little outside Agra and you'll reach to Fatehpur Sikri, a site of monuments that is historically as important as “The Taj Mahal”. Fatehpur Sikri's sights include monuments from the times of Akbar: “The Buland Darwaza” and the Dargah of“Saint Sheikh Salim chishty”. A visit to the city is like being transported back in ancient time. Situated on the bank of the river Yamuna, its narrow crowded streets and boulevards are medieval in structure, while its bazaars are splashed with colors and gaiety – which is the hallmark of the city. All sorts of stuff, especially leather goods, local handicrafts and imitation inlay work on marble (including miniaturized Taj Mahal) jostle for shelf space in the shops. Its pethas (pumpkin sweet), dalmoth (fried pulse) and sumptuous Mughlai food are worth a try. No doubt, the city can be a bit overwhelming with its noise and big crowds. |