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Agra is a
historic city, which is mentioned in the early Indian epic the
Mahabharata. It was originally known as Agrabana and was a part
of the region known as Brij Bhumi where Lord Krishna, the playful
Hindu God, lived among the cowherds of Vrindavan. In 1475 A.D,
the city of Agra became the center of the region ruled by Raja
Badal Shah. The Lodi ruler, Sikander Lodi established his new
capital called Sikandra near Agra in 1492 A.D.
Agra is a great place to shop, while on tours to India. Since it
was previously the Mughal capital, where the grand Mughal
courtiers lived, different communities of craftsmen came to Agra
India, and offered their wares to the Mughal court. Patronized by
royalty, these hereditary craftsmen developed their art to the
height of perfection. You can shop for fine marble handicrafts,
decorated with exquisite marble inlay work, leather items,
brassware, rugs and carpets and other handicraft items when you
travel to Agra with Agra Hub.
Agra is one of
the richest heritage sites in India where many amazing Mughal
monuments can be found. Monuments in Agra India range from the
magnificent Taj Mahal to sober tombs like Akbar's mausoleum at
Sikandra. Agra is an architect's and historian's delight. The
impressive Agra Fort, the tombs of Mughal royalty, formal Mughal
gardens and the fabulous city of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra are
historic sites in India.
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