Same Day Tour Agra is the famous city
by Agracar Rental Travel AgentTaj Mahal:
Agra is one of the
important cities of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It's positioned around
the banks of the River Yamuna. It is home to the wonder of the planet, Taj
Mahal and hence this specific city is famous all over the world. The background
of Agra city begins with the time period of Mahabharata as there was a
reference with regards to this specific city in that great epic. he name Agra
is said to have derived from the term Agrevana. Means the border of the woods.
It should be encompassing great woodland during those times
Red Fort:
Agra Fort is a UNESCO World
Heritage site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort
Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its much more
famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately
described as a walled palatial city.
Agra Fort built by Akbar in
Red Sandstone when he was through with the consolidation of his power after
accession to power in 1654, Agra Fort worked both as a military strategic point
as well as the royal residence. Ever since Babur defeated and killed Ibrahin
Lodi at Panipat in 1526, Agra played an important center of Mughal Empire it
was in a ruined condition and Akbar decided to make it his capital and arrived
in Agra in 1558 Akbar had it rebuilt with red sandstone
Itmad Daulah Tomb:
The Itimad-ud-Daula’s Tomb
is situated on the left bank of river Jamuna next to Chini-ka-Rauza.
Itimad-ud-Daula was the title given to Mirza Ghiyath Beg, father of Nur Jahan.
He held the post of Lord of treasure of the empire and later rose to the
dignity of wazir under Jahangir. Nur Jahan completed the construction of the
building of the Tomb of her father in 1628 AD, nearly 7 years after his death
the tomb is located at the centre of a quadrangle with gardens laid out on the
Char Bagh pattern surrounding it. The structure stands over a raised sandstone
terrace measuring 149 feet square and 3 feet and 4 inches high from the ground
Fatehpur Sikri:
Fatehpur Sikri is actually
a historical capital city made out of twin village of Fatehpur and Sikri that
are situated 45 odd kilometers from the city of Agra. The city is situated
amidst barren ridge. Emperor Akbar established this city, to serve jointly with
Agra, as the imperial capital of Mogul empire. The story of this 4 centuries
old city is no less interesting than the city itself. It has been reported
through the chronicles of History that Emperor Akbar had no issues and that's
why his laments new no bound. Somebody advised him to ask for an audience with
the famous Sufi saint, Khwaza Salim Chisti who resided at Sikri village. He
walked the distance with the royal entourage. Salim Chisti blessed him with a
son who was named Salim in reverence to the saint. The same prince when sat on
the throne, re-christened himself to Jahangir Jahandar. Akbar ordered to build
the city of Sikri to commemorate the arrival of the prince.
Tourists visiting the
Indian capital often go for a Same Day Agra Tour by Car as
it is within a driving distance from Delhi. Both the cities have a lot in
common like its Mughal regime and river Yamuna that flows through both.Overnight Agra Tour is
a famous tour in Agra Uttar Pradesh. visit Agra by train or car see the most
wonderful monuments in Agra like a Taj Mahal , Agra Fort, Baby Taj, Sikandra,
Soor Sarovar, Fatehpur Sikri more beautiful destinations in Agra Uttar Pradesh.
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