Hey, readers today we are going to explore the Agra City which is known as the city of Taj and its famous things going on there. Let’s go
Agra is the city of Taj is one of the populous cities in Uttar Pradesh. Agra was built on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is 205 km to the national capital, New Delhi. It is the 24th populous city in India.
Agra is a tourist destination because of its many Historical Monuments of most notably the Taj Mahal known city of Taj, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are World Heritage Sites. Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur; and the Uttar Pradesh Heritage tourist circuit of Uttar Pradesh, along with Lucknow and Varanasi.
History of Agra at Mughal Era
Sikander Lodhi was the first ruler who moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1504. So he is regarded as the founder of Agra.
Sikandar Lodi’s son, Ibrahim Lodi, was defeated at the Battle of Panipat in 1526 by Babur, which marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire.
Agra the city of Taj was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1556-1648 under the Mughal Emperors Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan after which Shah Jahan shifted his capital to Delhi.
Languages are spoken
Official – Hindi
Additional- Urdu
Regional- Braj
Famous places to visit in Agra
1) Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world.
It is known for its beauty and structure made of marble with floral designs. Made by Shah Jahan in 1632 for his wife Mumtaz.
The tomb is the masterpiece of a 17 complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a wall.
The cost of the Taj Mahal is estimated to be around 70 billion rupees.
It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India’s rich history.
2) Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra. It was the residential gateway for the Mughal Dynasty until its shipment of capital in Delhi. Before it was captured by the British it was under the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra fort was made a World Heritage site.
3) Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful place in the Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The city was founded as the capital of the Mughal Era in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving the role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandons it due to a campaign in Punjab which was later completely abandoned in 1610.
4) Jama Masjid Agra
Jama Masjid in Agra is the opposite of Agra Fort.
The Jama Masjid is popularly known as the Jami mosque or Friday mosque. It is one of the largest mosques.
The Mosque was built by the Emperor, Shah Jahan in the honor of his eldest daughter, in 1648.
Famous Food in Agra
1) Petha
Travel to Agra seems to be incomplete without pethas. Petha is a translucent soft candy from Agra. There are many types of Petha for ex Cherry mango petha, Coconut petha, Angoori petha, Kesar elachi petha, etc
They are differently tasty pethas that people like to have after their food.
2) Mughalai cuisine
Mughalai cuisine consists of dishes developed in the medieval Indo-Persian cultural centers of the Mughal Empire.
It represents a combination of the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent with the cooking styles and recipes of Central Asian and Iranian flavors.
3) Dal moth
Dal moth is a traditional snack, or savory snack, in Agra, made from lentils, nuts, spices, and oil. Crispy, spicy, and a little greasy, it’s the kind of snack that everyone must try. So nice mixture with different flavors.
4) Jalebi
Jalebi a nutritious, or savory dry snack, Crispy, spicy, and a little greasy, it’s the kind of snack you’d enjoy best with rabdi and ice cream. Made in different shapes and varieties.
Festivals celebrated in Agra
1) Taj Mahotsav
Taj Mahotsav is an annual 10-day festival.
The festival starts with a road procession with decorated elephants and camels like the victory processions of Mughal emperors and warlords. Starts with beating drums, trumpet players, folk dances skilled craftsmen and artisans to join the procession. Artists from all over India join in this mega festival with a lot of enthusiasm and joy.
2) Kailash fair
Kailash fair is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva According to the legends, it is believed that Lord Shiva had disguised himself as a stone lingam and visited the place.
Therefore, the stone lingam is worshipped as it considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, the devotees believe that the lord is always present in the form of the lingam and therefore pray to it.
Hope you guys enjoyed reading the blog and exploring and knowing about the Colours and flavors of Agra. Thanks for patiently reading the blog.
