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AGRA: THE CITY OF MUGHALS

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Agra is a Yamuna River adjacent city which is positioned 206 kilometres south of the national capital, 58 kilometres south of Mathura, 125 kilometres north of Gwalior, and 378 kilometres west of the Lucknow – the state capital. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was first mentioned in the Mahābhārata epic, where it was called Agrevaṇa. The name of the 24th most populous in India was derived from a Sanskrit word which stands the border of the forest. What are the famous places to see in Agra? Mehtab Bagh Anguri Bagh…

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SHAH JAHAN DID NOT CUT OFF HANDS OF THE WORKERS WHO BUILT TAJ MAHAL

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Taj Mahal was an illusion which turned into a perfectly-structured reality. Yes, the 561 feet long tomb was Shah Jahan’s imagination of Mumtaz’s home in paradise. It is a romantic gesture and a symbol of India’s rich history. Commissioned in 1652, the ivory-white marble mausoleum of Agra is a perfect combination of beauty and sentiment. The name of the Shah Jahan masterpiece amplifies Crown of the Palace. The immensely beautiful tomb which is located on the south bank of the Yamuna took 32 million rupees (equivalent to 52.8 billion rupees…

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