India Tourism: Agra

India Tourism: Agra

This place is a typical place of India with an array of history and culture. Agra is a popular city and the main reason why we know about the city is because of the rich history (both Mughal and Colonial) attached to it. People from all over the country and the world make their way to Agra just to witness the tremendous richness is the culture. Starting from the Mughals and then continuing to the British rule, Agra has witnessed many types of war, love and peace. The place has a huge significance in history and hence is a major tourist hotspot in India. Historians, travel enthusiasts and otherwise crowd in large number to be a part of the Agra lifestyle. Apart from all the historical monuments and structure the place is famous for its rich Mughlai cuisine which will surely excite your taste buds because of the authenticity of the spices that are used.

Agra Fort is a popular destination among the tourist that visits the place. It was built back in the Mughal era by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD and further additions were made by his own grand son Shah Jahan. The entire architecture of the place is mind blowing and reiterates the fact the people in those days were very intelligent indeed and the engineers and workmen were very skillful. The decors inside the fort are simply beautiful and speak volumes about the tastes and preference of the kings of yester years.

Apart from the famous Agra Fort, the place is also popular or rather synonymous to the great Taj Mahal. This a symbol of love built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. The structure evokes a sense of romanticism and is a popular spot for tourists all around the world. Taj Mahal is situated at the banks of the river Yamuna and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The structure is a genuine masterpiece, which, has equal symmetry, and is a piece of art that speaks volumes about the artists in those days.