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Same Day Tour Agra is the famous city

by Agracar Rental Travel Agent

Taj 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.

My Self Manish Diwaker from Agra, India. I am Written Articles For Creative India Journey a Travel Company in India. Now write a article for Agra Monuments for Package of Same Day Agra Tour . we have more tour Package For North India Ex. Same Day Jaipur Tour, Same Day Delhi TourSame Day Agra Tour By Train , and much more...


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