Agra is an ancient city on the bank of Yamuna River in India, within the state of Uttar Pradesh. It remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Agra is situated at 27.18° N 78.02° E[1], on the bank of Yamuna river. It has an average elevation of 171 metres (561 feet). On the north it is bounded by Mathura, on the south by Dhaulpur, on the east by Firozabad, and on the west by Bharatpur. Agra is the third biggest city in Uttar Pradesh.
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Agra had a population of 56,198. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Agra has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Agras Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in India and has been declared a World Heritage Site. It is the mausoleum of Shah Jahans favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Agras dominant structure, the Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), was built by Akbar in 1565. The red sandstone fort was renovated and converted into a palace during Shah Jahans time, and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay.
Fatehpur Sikri: It is another World Heritage Site in Agra District, 35 km from city of Taj.
Itmad-Ud-Daulahs Tomb: it is sometimes described as a jewel box. Its garden layout and use of white marble, pietra dura, inlay designs and latticework presage many elements of the Taj Mahal.
Chini Ka Rauza : A monumental tomb, notable for its dome of blue glazed tiles.
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