Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world is the monument built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra. This monument of love was built by husband for his wife and is of great importance due to that.

Jalauddin Mohammad Akbar was born on October 15, 1542 A.D. in the fort of Amarkot. He ascended the throne at the age of fourteen in 1556 A.D. after his father Humayun’s sudden death. Akbar is the Emperor who is the founder of the religion named Din-E-Ilahi. Let’s know more about this great and world famous Mughal Emperor.

Agra Fort a.k.a. Red Fort of Agra is the UNESCO World Heritage monument built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as a military citadel. He built this in red sand stone with some marble buildings in it. It is also known as the ‘Lal Qila’ meaning ‘Red Fort’ and ‘Fort Rouge’. The fort is well-known for its huge architecture and various historical stories.

Hotels in Agra are becoming famous due to the growing popularity of monuments in the city. Like the Taj Mahal, there are a few popular hotels in the city which are known for the Taj View from the roof top or from their rooms. Many well known hotel groups have been able to build their hotels here in the city of Taj.

Agra Ka Petha meaning “Petha of Agra” is the sweet famous in Agra. Taj Mahal and Agra Ka Petha are the two names which come into your mind when you think about Agra. While travelling in train or in bus, if you come across the Agra station, then one immediately recalls Taj Mahal and this famous sweet of Agra.
 

Travelling has become a major part of our life. During our daily hectic world of business and other occupations, one really needs to go for a world tour or a family tour travelling all the beautiful days of the journey.

Fatehpur Sikri, one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra. Fatehpur and Sikri are two different tourist attractions nearby each other. The first Mughal Emperor Babur visited here on the eve of the Khanwah battle in A.D 1527. Fatehpur and Sikri both are of great importance. 

Agra the city beyond the Taj Mahal lies in the northern side of Uttar Pradesh, India. The wonderful city which lies on the banks of holy river Yamuna or Jamuna as known locally is rich in its beauty of art and culture. It is also famous for many other old monuments, buildings, schools, colleges and gardens.

Agra University a.k.a. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University is the institution established during the British rule in India. Earlier on 1st July 1927 A.D, the foundation of the university was laid in the city. Later on in 1996 it was renamed to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University.

There are many colleges in Agra which are famous since the days of the British. These old colleges are known for the quality education and faculties of all types. There are new colleges in the city which are constructed after the independence of India or later.