The tour of Agra will be very enriching and memorable for you because of its timeless attractions. The long history of Agra is reflected in the ancient epic, the Mahabharata. But modern Agra was founded by Sikander of Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty, which rules Delhi in the 16th century. Later it became the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1658. It was a golden era for Agra, since most of their monumental historical buildings were built at this stage. Agra has the best examples of Mughal architectural style, which was a combination of Indian and Islamic styles. Next to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Rajput rulers built the Agra fort, which was later reconstructed by the Mughal emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan. Agra’s golden era began to diminish when Shadjahan moved its capital to Shahjahanabad in Delhi. And today, Agra is the second level of India, which is known for its tourist activities.
Agra Culture: Agra has a very rich heritage and interesting culture. Agra is a historic city and at various times was ruled by various rulers. In the ancient epic Mahabharata there is a reference to Agra. Its abundance in the cities of Mathura and Vrindavan also affects its culture. Agra is influenced by the culture of Beria, which is influenced by the tales of Lord Krishna. Modern Agra was founded by Sikander Lodi of the Lodi Dynasty, which rules Delhi in the 16th century. Agra people celebrate with great harmony all the major fairs and festivals associated with various religions. Taj Mahotsav is a cultural extravaganza celebrated annually in Agra.
Art and architecture: Agra is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is the art and architecture of Agra that attracts millions of tourists every year. Agra is home to three World Heritage sites, which are the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal architecture. From year to year he won his place in the "Seven Wonders of the World." Agra Fort is another example of the wealth of art and architecture of Agra. Located on the right bank of the Yamuna, this is an intricately designed building. Built by the great emperor Akbar, this fort is a testimony of Mogul's love for complex and huge structures. In addition, there are two museums in Agra that need to be explored; one of them is the popular Theological Museum, and the other is the Taj Mahal Museum. Both of these museums contain art, antiques and artifacts associated with the Taj Mahal.
Festivals in Agra: At most festivals that are celebrated in rural areas of Agra, the life of Lord Krishna largely depends. Festivals are either religious festivals or cattle fairs or cultural festivals. Some of the festivals celebrated in its rural areas are Kans lila, Jat Devi cattle fair, Dauji ka mela, Kund Mela cattle fair, Puja Jat Devi cattle fair, Gwal Balba cattle fair, Holi Milap, Mata -ka-mela, Shitla Mela, Kailash Mela, Parikrama Shivji, Janamashtmi, Kali-ka-mela, Dusehra, Ram Leela, Urs Sufi Sahib and Bateshvar cattle fair.
