Agra


 

:This page is about the city in India. For other uses, see Agra (disambiguation)

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Agra is an ancient city on the Yamuna River in India, within the state of Uttar Pradesh. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal sovereigns from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination, because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal.

Related Topics:
Yamuna - India - Uttar Pradesh - Mughal - 1526 - 1658 - Taj Mahal

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