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1. Holidays in Agra Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana, or Paradise. Tradition and legend ascribe the present city of Raja Badal Singh (around 1475) whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 12th century Persian poet Salman writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by one King Jaipal, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni... Read Full Story

1. Vijayanagara Empire Virupaksha Temple at Hampi Sangama dynasty princes Harihara I and Bukka Raya I founded Vijayanagara in 1336. This mighty city was the capital of an empire of the same name, one of the largest superpowers in Hindu history. The golden years of this Indian realm lasted about 20 years, from 1509-29, under Krishnadevaraya. During this time, the city itself covered 33 sq km and the empire stretched across almost the entire peninsula south of the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra... Read Full Story

headquarters of the Radhasoami Faith 10 KM from the Agra Fort Holy Places In Agra Dayalbagh means 'Garden of Mercy' Memory of Shiv Dayal Sahib The Dayalbagh Gardens have been founded in the memory of Shiv Dayal Sahib the founder of the Radhasoami Satsang Movement, a religious movement that was begun in 1861. The movement basically follows a code that is an amalgamation of a number of other religions such as Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. The architecture of the Dayalbagh... Read Full Story

Tomb Akbar the Great 13 KM from the Agra Fort Built between 1605-1613 Red-ochre sandstone Built Akbar's son Jahangir Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it The construction of the mausoleum is said to have commenced during emperor Akbar's (1556-1605) lifetime in 1604 but concluded during his son, Jehangir's reign (1605-1627). This is perhaps accurate, as the Akbarnama states nothing about the description of the monument except for noting Behistan or Behistabad... Read Full Story

Fatehpur Sikri Built by Emperor Akbar Use Red Sandstone Built in 1571 to 1585 About 38 km from Agra best example of Hindu & Muslim architecture 37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city. After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571... Read Full Story

Places of Interest In Agra Taj Mahal Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Itmad-Ud-Daulah Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Swami Bagh Samadhi Mankameshwar Temple Guru ka Tal Chini Ka Rauza Ram Bagh Mariam's Tomb Mehtab Bagh Keetham Lake :: Recommended Websites on Tourism in India :: Magic India Tour | Agra Guide | An India Tours | India Tour Powered by http://www.magicindiatour.com Read Full Story

Agra Fort Near the gardens of Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-E-Am, Diwan-E-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan... Read Full Story

Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30) Area: 188.40 km² (73 sq mi) District: Agra Population: 1,400,000 Pincode: 282 XXX Telephone: +91(562) Vehicle: UP-80 Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana, or Paradise. Tradition and legend ascribe the present city of Raja Badal Singh (around 1475) whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 12th century Persian... Read Full Story